Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Plain Language Summary
# HR 5342: Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bill Summary **What It Does:** This bill would allocate federal funding for fiscal year 2026 to several major government departments and agencies, including the Department of Commerce, Department of Justice, and various science agencies. It's essentially a spending bill that sets budgets for these agencies to operate and carry out their missions. **Who It Affects:** This bill impacts millions of Americans indirectly. It funds agencies that handle patent processing, weather forecasting (NOAA), census operations, immigration court proceedings, federal law enforcement (U.S.
Marshals Service), and scientific research. Businesses dealing with patents, trade, and commerce are directly affected, as are people involved in immigration cases and those relying on federal law enforcement. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Representative Harold Rogers (R-KY) and is currently in committee, meaning it's in the early stages of the legislative process and hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The specific funding amounts for each agency aren't detailed in the available summary provided.
CRS Official Summary
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to the Department of Commerce, the Department of Justice (DOJ), the science agencies, and several related agencies.The bill provides appropriations to the Department of Commerce forthe International Trade Administration,the Bureau of Industry and Security,the Economic Development Administration,the Minority Business Development Agency,Economic and Statistical Analysis,the Bureau of the Census,the National Telecommunications and Information Administration,the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office,the National Institute of Standards and Technology,the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, andDepartmental Management.The bill provides appropriations to DOJ forJustice Operations, Management, and Accountability;the Executive Office for Immigration Review;the Office of Inspector General;the U.S. Parole Commission;Legal Activities;the U.S. Marshals Service;the National Security Division;Interagency Law Enforcement;the Federal Bureau of Investigation;the Drug Enforcement Administration;the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; andthe Federal Prison System.The bill also provides appropriations to DOJ for state and local law enforcement activities, includingthe Office on Violence Against Women,the Office of Justice Programs, andCommunity Oriented Policing Services (COPS).The bill provides appropriations for science agencies, includingthe Office of Science and Technology Policy,the National Space Council,National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), andthe National Science Foundation.The bill provides appropriations to related agencies, includingthe Commission on Civil Rights,the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission,the U.S. International Trade Commission,the Legal Services Corporation,the Marine Mammal Commission,the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, andthe State Justice Institute.The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.
Latest Action
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 228.