This bill provides appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. It outlines specific funding allocations and conditions for a wide array of federal programs and operations. The legislation aims to support various governmental functions, from economic development and trade to national security, scientific advancement, and justice administration. For the Department of Commerce, significant funding is directed towards the International Trade Administration for trade promotion and enforcement, and the Bureau of Industry and Security for export control. The Economic Development Administration receives funds for economic development assistance, while the Bureau of the Census is funded for current surveys and periodic censuses. The United States Patent and Trademark Office and the National Institute of Standards and Technology are also allocated substantial resources for their respective missions, including scientific research and industrial technology services. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) receives extensive funding for operations, research, facilities, and critical programs like Pacific coastal salmon recovery and fisheries disaster assistance. The Department of Justice receives appropriations for its core operations, including the Executive Office for Immigration Review , the United States Marshals Service , and the Federal Bureau of Investigation . Funding is provided for Legal Activities , encompassing general legal services, antitrust enforcement, and the United States Attorneys' offices, with a focus on human trafficking task forces. Significant resources are also allocated to State and Local Law Enforcement Activities , including the Office on Violence Against Women for prevention and prosecution programs, and the Office of Justice Programs for research, state and local assistance, and juvenile justice initiatives. The Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program is funded for hiring law enforcement officers and supporting community policing development. In the Science title, the bill funds the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) across its science, aeronautics, space technology, exploration, space operations, and STEM engagement programs. The National Science Foundation (NSF) receives appropriations for research and related activities, major research equipment, and STEM education. Related agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission , the Legal Services Corporation , and the International Trade Commission are also funded to carry out their mandates. General provisions govern the use and transfer of funds, requiring congressional notification for significant reprogramming actions and capital asset acquisitions. The bill includes specific restrictions, such as prohibiting funds for certain IT system acquisitions from high-risk foreign entities and imposing limitations on travel and the promotion of tobacco products. It also mandates quarterly reports on appropriation balances and includes rescissions of unobligated balances from prior years for Commerce and Justice. Furthermore, the bill allocates funds from the CHIPS for America Fund and the CHIPS for America Workforce and Education Fund for fiscal year 2026.
AlaskaAppropriationsAsiaAssault and harassment offensesAviation and airportsBuilding constructionBusiness investment and capitalBuy American requirementsCaliforniaCensus and government statisticsChinaCommission on Civil RightsCommunity life and organizationCompetition and antitrustComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCrime preventionCrimes against womenCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingCultural exchanges and relationsDepartment of CommerceDepartment of JusticeDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDisability assistanceDisaster relief and insuranceDomestic violence and child abuseDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug Enforcement Administration (DEA)Drug trafficking and controlled substancesEconomic developmentEducation programs fundingEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEndangered and threatened speciesEqual Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)EuropeEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)Federal Prison Industries, Inc.Firearms and explosivesFishesFraud offenses and financial crimesGeneticsGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment trust fundsHate crimesHigher educationHuman traffickingIdahoImmigration status and proceduresImmunology and vaccinationIndian social and development programsIntellectual propertyIntergovernmental relationsInternet, web applications, social mediaIranJuvenile crime and gang violenceLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersLawyers and legal servicesLegal fees and court costsLegal Services CorporationMammalsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine Mammal CommissionMental healthMiddle EastMinority and disadvantaged businessesMissing personsMotor vehiclesNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationNational Science FoundationNevadaNorth KoreaOffice of the U.S. Trade RepresentativeOregonOrganized crimePollution liabilityPublic contracts and procurementResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentRural conditions and developmentRussiaScience and engineering educationSex offensesSmuggling and traffickingSpacecraft and satellitesSpace flight and explorationSpecialized courtsState and local courtsState and local government operationsU.S. and foreign investmentsUser charges and feesU.S. International Trade CommissionWashington State
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
USA119th CongressS-2354| Senate
| Updated: 7/17/2025
This bill provides appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. It outlines specific funding allocations and conditions for a wide array of federal programs and operations. The legislation aims to support various governmental functions, from economic development and trade to national security, scientific advancement, and justice administration. For the Department of Commerce, significant funding is directed towards the International Trade Administration for trade promotion and enforcement, and the Bureau of Industry and Security for export control. The Economic Development Administration receives funds for economic development assistance, while the Bureau of the Census is funded for current surveys and periodic censuses. The United States Patent and Trademark Office and the National Institute of Standards and Technology are also allocated substantial resources for their respective missions, including scientific research and industrial technology services. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) receives extensive funding for operations, research, facilities, and critical programs like Pacific coastal salmon recovery and fisheries disaster assistance. The Department of Justice receives appropriations for its core operations, including the Executive Office for Immigration Review , the United States Marshals Service , and the Federal Bureau of Investigation . Funding is provided for Legal Activities , encompassing general legal services, antitrust enforcement, and the United States Attorneys' offices, with a focus on human trafficking task forces. Significant resources are also allocated to State and Local Law Enforcement Activities , including the Office on Violence Against Women for prevention and prosecution programs, and the Office of Justice Programs for research, state and local assistance, and juvenile justice initiatives. The Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program is funded for hiring law enforcement officers and supporting community policing development. In the Science title, the bill funds the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) across its science, aeronautics, space technology, exploration, space operations, and STEM engagement programs. The National Science Foundation (NSF) receives appropriations for research and related activities, major research equipment, and STEM education. Related agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission , the Legal Services Corporation , and the International Trade Commission are also funded to carry out their mandates. General provisions govern the use and transfer of funds, requiring congressional notification for significant reprogramming actions and capital asset acquisitions. The bill includes specific restrictions, such as prohibiting funds for certain IT system acquisitions from high-risk foreign entities and imposing limitations on travel and the promotion of tobacco products. It also mandates quarterly reports on appropriation balances and includes rescissions of unobligated balances from prior years for Commerce and Justice. Furthermore, the bill allocates funds from the CHIPS for America Fund and the CHIPS for America Workforce and Education Fund for fiscal year 2026.
AlaskaAppropriationsAsiaAssault and harassment offensesAviation and airportsBuilding constructionBusiness investment and capitalBuy American requirementsCaliforniaCensus and government statisticsChinaCommission on Civil RightsCommunity life and organizationCompetition and antitrustComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCrime preventionCrimes against womenCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingCultural exchanges and relationsDepartment of CommerceDepartment of JusticeDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDisability assistanceDisaster relief and insuranceDomestic violence and child abuseDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug Enforcement Administration (DEA)Drug trafficking and controlled substancesEconomic developmentEducation programs fundingEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEndangered and threatened speciesEqual Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)EuropeEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)Federal Prison Industries, Inc.Firearms and explosivesFishesFraud offenses and financial crimesGeneticsGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment trust fundsHate crimesHigher educationHuman traffickingIdahoImmigration status and proceduresImmunology and vaccinationIndian social and development programsIntellectual propertyIntergovernmental relationsInternet, web applications, social mediaIranJuvenile crime and gang violenceLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersLawyers and legal servicesLegal fees and court costsLegal Services CorporationMammalsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine Mammal CommissionMental healthMiddle EastMinority and disadvantaged businessesMissing personsMotor vehiclesNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationNational Science FoundationNevadaNorth KoreaOffice of the U.S. Trade RepresentativeOregonOrganized crimePollution liabilityPublic contracts and procurementResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentRural conditions and developmentRussiaScience and engineering educationSex offensesSmuggling and traffickingSpacecraft and satellitesSpace flight and explorationSpecialized courtsState and local courtsState and local government operationsU.S. and foreign investmentsUser charges and feesU.S. International Trade CommissionWashington State