Bill > S1329

This bill, the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014, outlines the funding for various federal departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014. It details appropriations for the Department of Commerce, including provisions for advanced payments and the use of funds for salaries and expenses, and allows for transfers of up to five percent of appropriations between accounts within the Department of Commerce, with specific notification requirements. The bill also allocates significant funding to the Department of Justice for its various divisions, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), with specific provisions for information technology, salaries and expenses, and construction. Furthermore, it provides funding for science agencies like the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF), detailing allocations for research, development, and operations, including specific amounts for major projects like the James Webb Space Telescope and the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle. The bill also includes appropriations for related agencies such as the Commission on Civil Rights and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and establishes general provisions that govern the use of funds across all funded agencies, including restrictions on certain expenditures, requirements for reprogramming funds, and reporting obligations to Congress.