Bill > S2437

This bill, the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015, outlines the funding and operational guidelines for various federal departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015. It establishes appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, as well as for science-related agencies like NASA and the National Science Foundation, and other related entities. Key provisions include allowing for advanced payments within the Department of Commerce under specific conditions, authorizing the hire of vehicles and services, and permitting the transfer of up to 5% of appropriations between Commerce Department accounts with certain limitations and notification requirements. The bill also sets specific life cycle cost limits for the Joint Polar Satellite System and the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite R-Series Program. For the Department of Justice, it details funding for various divisions and programs, including provisions related to the Attorney General's authority to transfer funds in emergent circumstances, restrictions on abortion funding, and limitations on the use of funds for certain prisoner transportation and recreational activities. The bill also allocates funds for scientific research and development, including specific amounts for NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Space Launch System, and for the National Science Foundation's research and education programs. Additionally, it includes general provisions governing the use of appropriated funds, such as restrictions on propaganda, requirements for reprogramming funds, and limitations on purchasing foreign-made promotional items. Finally, it rescinds certain unobligated balances from the Department of Commerce and the Department of Justice.