Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
Description
This bill would provide fiscal year 2027 funding for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, science agencies, and related entities.
Summary
What it does
This bill would provide fiscal year 2027 funding for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, as well as various science and independent agencies. It proposes appropriations for federal law enforcement, space exploration through NASA, and scientific research via the National Science Foundation. Additionally, the legislation would establish specific requirements and restrictions for how these agencies may utilize the provided funds.
Who is affected
This bill affects federal departments and agencies receiving funding, including the Department of Commerce, the Department of Justice, NASA, and the National Science Foundation. It also impacts state and local law enforcement entities through funding for programs such as the Office on Violence Against Women and Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS). Additionally, the bill affects various independent commissions and organizations, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Legal Services Corporation, and the U.S. International Trade Commission.
Key provisions
- Funding for the Department of Commerce. Provides fiscal year 2027 appropriations for various bureaus and administrations, including the Census Bureau, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
- Funding for the Department of Justice. Allocates funds for federal law enforcement agencies such as the FBI, DEA, and the Federal Prison System, as well as the Executive Office for Immigration Review.
- Support for State and Local Law Enforcement. Appropriates funding for state and local activities through the Office on Violence Against Women, the Office of Justice Programs, and Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS).
- Funding for Science Agencies. Provides fiscal year 2027 resources for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Science Foundation, and the Office of Science and Technology Policy.
- Appropriations for Related Independent Agencies. Funding is designated for several independent entities, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Legal Services Corporation, and the U.S. International Trade Commission.
- Expenditure Requirements and Restrictions. Establishes specific mandates and limitations on how the funds provided within this act and other appropriations acts may be utilized.
Fiscal impact
Not applicable: No CBO cost estimate available
Effective dates
The bill provides appropriations for the 2027 fiscal year.
Relationship to existing law
This bill provides annual funding for the 2027 fiscal year to continue the operations of existing federal departments and agencies, including the Department of Commerce, the Department of Justice, NASA, and the National Science Foundation. It also establishes specific requirements and restrictions for the use of funds provided under this act and other prior appropriations acts.
Stated purpose
The bill provides fiscal year 2027 appropriations for the Department of Commerce, the Department of Justice, various science agencies, and several related independent agencies. It also establishes specific requirements and restrictions for the expenditure of these funds.