Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

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.