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US HR5342
US HR5342Science Appropriations Act, 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2026 Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2026
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Introduced
09/12/2025
09/12/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill makes appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.
* **Department of Commerce:**
* Salaries and expenses: Funds are provided for general operations, including hire of vehicles, services, and uniforms.
* National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA): Funds are authorized for various activities, including research, operations, and facilities. Specific programs like the Joint Polar Satellite System, Polar Follow On Program, Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite R-Series Program, and Space Weather Follow On Program have established life cycle costs.
* National Technical Information Service: Restrictions are placed on charging for reports and documents generated by the Legislative Branch.
* Economics and Statistics Administration: Funds are available for cooperative agreements to promote statistical and research activities.
* National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA): Significant appropriations are allocated for Science ($6 billion), Aeronautics ($775 million), Space Technology ($912.8 million), Exploration ($9.7 billion), Space Operations ($4.15 billion), and Safety, Security, and Mission Services ($3 billion). Construction and Environmental Compliance and Restoration receive $200 million.
* National Science Foundation (NSF): Research and Related Activities receive $6.37 billion, Major Research Equipment and Facilities Construction receives $251 million, and Agency Operations and Award Management receives $355 million.
* Office of Science and Technology Policy: $7.965 million is appropriated.
* National Space Council: $1.965 million is appropriated.
* Office of Inspector General (Commerce): $40.7 million is appropriated.
* Rescissions: $15 million from the Census Working Capital Fund and $46.3 million from NOAA Operations, Research, and Facilities are rescinded.
* **Department of Justice:**
* Justice Operations, Management, and Accountability: $142 million is appropriated.
* Justice Information Sharing Technology: $50 million is appropriated.
* Executive Office for Immigration Review: $844 million is appropriated, with $10 million transferred from fees.
* Office of Inspector General (Justice): $97 million is appropriated.
* United States Parole Commission: $12.5 million is appropriated.
* General Legal Activities: $896.9 million is appropriated, with $50 million for litigation support and IT projects.
* Antitrust Division: $310 million is appropriated, primarily from fees.
* United States Attorneys: $2.78 billion is appropriated.
* United States Trustee System Fund: $205 million is appropriated.
* Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: $2.5 million is appropriated.
* Fees and Expenses of Witnesses: $256 million is appropriated for witness protection and related expenses.
* Assets Forfeiture Fund: $20.5 million is appropriated.
* United States Marshals Service: $1.72 billion for salaries and expenses, and $8 million for construction.
* Federal Prisoner Detention: $2.53 billion is appropriated.
* National Security Division: $117.2 million is appropriated.
* Interagency Law Enforcement Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces: $400 million is appropriated.
* Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): $10.1 billion for salaries and expenses, and $30 million for construction.
* Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA): $2.81 billion is appropriated.
* Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF): $1.2 billion is appropriated.
* Federal Prison System: $8.78 billion is appropriated for operations, with $409.5 million for First Step Act programs.
* Buildings and Facilities (Federal Prison System): $305.5 million is appropriated.
* Office on Violence Against Women: $640.5 million is appropriated for prevention and prosecution programs.
* Office of Justice Programs: $55 million for Research, Evaluation and Statistics, and $2.24 billion for State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance.
* Juvenile Justice Programs: $327 million is appropriated.
* Public Safety Officer Benefits: Such sums as are necessary are appropriated for payments and expenses.
* Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS): $654.1 million is appropriated for various programs.
* Rescissions: Significant rescissions are made from various Department of Justice accounts, totaling over $700 million.
* **Related Agencies:**
* Commission on Civil Rights: $13 million is appropriated.
* Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC): $435.4 million is appropriated.
* International Trade Commission: $134 million is appropriated.
* Legal Services Corporation: $300 million is appropriated for basic field programs and other activities.
* Marine Mammal Commission: $1 million is appropriated.
* Office of the United States Trade Representative: $51 million is appropriated.
* Trade Enforcement Trust Fund: $23 million is appropriated.
* State Justice Institute: $5.97 million is appropriated.
The bill also includes numerous general provisions and restrictions on the use of funds across these agencies.
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Last Action
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 228. (on 09/12/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5342/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr5342/BILLS-119hr5342rh.pdf |
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