Bill · H.R. 5342· House(119-HR-5342)
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
- Introduced
- 9/12/2025
- Last activity
- 9/12/2025 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 228.
- Sponsored by
- Harold Rogers
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill, the "Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026," provides funding for several government departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. It allocates money for international trade, national security, economic development, and various statistical and census programs. The legislation covers resources for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NASA, the National Science Foundation, and the Department of Justice, including the FBI, DEA, and the Federal Prison System. It establishes strict reporting requirements for several agencies and includes numerous prohibitions on how funds may be used regarding firearms, immigration, and social policies. Additionally, the bill outlines specific appropriations for law enforcement, research, and social service programs while mandating allocations for the CHIPS Act.
Yes· 3 of 34
Would women be better off under this?+6
The bill provides massive funding for the Office on Violence Against Women to combat violence and support victims.
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?+6
The bill allocates $420,000,000 for comprehensive opioid, stimulant, and substance use disorder activities.
Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?+5
The bill prohibits the DOJ from taking discriminatory actions based on religious beliefs regarding marriage.
The opposite
Would immigrants be better off under this?-2
The bill includes several provisions that restrict or limit aid to immigrants.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-2
The bill includes several provisions that restrict or limit aid to immigrants, including a prohibition on providing legal representation to aliens in removal proceedings.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-2
The bill includes restrictions on funding for certain climate change research initiatives.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic Development Assistance: The bill provides $256,500,000 for grants to support economic development and technology innovation via the Economic Development Administration.
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Support for Minority Businesses: Funds are allocated to foster, promote, and develop minority business enterprises through the Minority Business Development Agency.
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Statistical Information: Funding is provided for the Bureau of the Census and other economic and statistical analysis programs to collect and publish vital data.
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Protection of Victims: Significant funds are directed toward preventing and prosecuting violence against women, providing assistance to sexual assault victims, and supporting victims of human trafficking through the Office on Violence Against Women and State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance.
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Victims of Crime Support: $10,000,000 is transferred to the Department of Justice Office of Inspector General for oversight, and 5 percent of specific funds are available to the Office for Victims of Crime for grants to help Indian Tribes improve services for victims of crime (Sec. 510).
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Public Safety and Law Enforcement: The bill funds various law enforcement activities, including the FBI, DEA, and the prosecution of organized crime and drug trafficking.
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Legal Aid: Money is provided for the Legal Services Corporation to carry out legal services, including basic field programs.
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Environmental and Scientific Research: Funding is allocated for scientific and technical research, as well as for the restoration of Pacific salmon populations through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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Economic Support for Underserved Areas: At least 10 percent of total amounts provided for certain grants must be allocated for assistance in persistent poverty counties or specific territories to aid economic growth (Sec. 533).
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Small Business and Export Ease: The bill allows for the export of certain firearm components to Canada without an export license, provided they are for end use by the Federal or local government and meet specific value requirements (Sec. 534).
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Increased Transparency: Several agencies are required to provide quarterly reports on their budget balances and project status to help ensure public funds are tracked accurately (Sec. 507, Sec. 541, Sec. 532).
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Protection of Religious Freedom: The bill prohibits the Department of Justice from taking discriminatory actions against individuals who act according to sincerely held religious beliefs regarding marriage (Sec. 577).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Abortion Funding: The bill states that no funds provided may be used to pay for an abortion, except in specific circumstances like the life of the mother being endangered or cases of rape or incest (Department of Justice).
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Prohibitions on certain Information Technology uses: Funds cannot be used for new or enhanced information technology programs with development costs exceeding $100,000,000 without specific certifications (Department of Justice).
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Limitations on Law Enforcement Training: Funds for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for training state and local agencies may be limited by specific processing time requirements for National Firearms Act applications.
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Restrictions on Federal Prison use of funds: Funds cannot be used by federal prisons to purchase cable television services or audiovisual equipment used primarily for recreational purposes (Department of Justice).
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Reduction in Law Enforcement Funding: The bill permanently rescinds hundreds of millions of dollars from various Department of Justice accounts, including the Office of Justice Programs and Community Oriented Policing Services (Sec. 521).
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Impact on Environmental and Research Programs: Funds are restricted for various initiatives, including climate change research (Sec. 552), the U.S. Global Change Research Program (Sec. 552), and certain endangered species protections (Sec. 542, Sec. 549, Sec. 564, Sec. 604, Sec. 606).
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Restrictions on Higher Education: Institutions of higher education may be penalized for entering into STEM partnerships with entities controlled by the Chinese Communist Party or the Government of the People's Republic of China (Sec. 611).
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Limitation of Legal Resources: The bill prohibits the use of funds to provide legal representation to certain aliens in removal proceedings (Sec. 553) and restricts the ability to pay costs and fees for legal actions involving certain aliens (Sec. 601).
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Employment and Training Restrictions: There are prohibitions on using funds for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives (Sec. 551) and for certain types of employee training (Sec. 558, Sec. 559).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+6Good For Business Owners+4Good For Native Americans+4Good For African Americans+3Good For Children+3Good For Low Income Households+2Good For People With Disabilities+2Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Students+2Good For Veterans+2Good For Gun Owners+1Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Immigrants-2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Religious Freedom+5Improves Policing Reform+4Improves Racial Equity+3Improves Voting Rights+3Improves Border Security+2Improves Poverty Reduction+2Improves Affordable Housing+1Improves Disability Rights+1Improves Pathway To Citizenship-2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+4Improves Economic Growth+3Increases Job Creation+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Opioid Crisis Response+6Improves Mental Health Access+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+4Improves College Affordability+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+2Improves International Trade+2Improves Veterans Benefits+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2Improves Privacy Rights+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+2Improves Environmental Protections+1Reduces Carbon Emissions-2
- 9/12/2025
- The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-272, by Mr. Rogers (KY).
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 228.
- Bill introduced.
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.