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This bill is a comprehensive appropriations act for the fiscal year 2026 that provides funding and sets policy guidelines for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Science Foundation, and related agencies. The bill allocates specific funding amounts for various agencies and programs, including $142 million for Department of Justice operations, $6.37 billion for National Science Foundation research, and $9.72 billion for NASA exploration activities. It includes numerous provisions restricting how funds can be used, such as prohibitions on funding certain types of research, limiting interactions with specific countries, and placing restrictions on personnel hiring and workplace practices. The bill also includes several rescission provisions, reducing unobligated balances from various accounts in the Department of Commerce and Department of Justice. Additionally, the legislation contains many policy riders addressing issues like immigration, firearms regulations, scientific research, and federal employee conduct. The bill aims to provide detailed financial oversight and set specific policy directions for the agencies it covers during the 2026 fiscal year.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5342/all-info