Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023

This bill provides FY2023 appropriations to the Department of Commerce, the Department of Justice (DOJ), the science agencies, and several related agencies.

The bill provides appropriations to the Department of Commerce for

• the International Trade Administration,
• the Bureau of Industry and Security,
• the Economic Development Administration,
• the Minority Business Development Agency,
• Economic and Statistical Analysis,
• the Bureau of the Census,
• the National Telecommunications and Information Administration,
• the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office,
• the National Institute of Standards and Technology,
• the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and
• Departmental Management.

The bill provides appropriations to DOJ for

• General Administration;
• the Executive Office for Immigration Review;
• the Office of Inspector General;
  
• the U.S. Parole Commission;
• Legal Activities;
• the U.S. Marshals Service;
• the National Security Division;
• Interagency Law Enforcement;
• the Federal Bureau of Investigation;
• the Drug Enforcement Administration;
• the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; and
• the Federal Prison System.

The bill also provides appropriations to DOJ for state and local law enforcement activities, including

• the Office on Violence Against Women,
• the Office of Justice Programs, and
• Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS).

The bill provides appropriations for science agencies, including

• the Office of Science and Technology Policy,
• the National Space Council,
• National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and
• the National Science Foundation.

The bill provides appropriations to related agencies, including

• the Commission on Civil Rights,
• the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission,
• the U.S. International Trade Commission,
• the Legal Services Corporation,
• the Marine Mammal Commission,
• the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, and
• the State Justice Institute.

The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

Bill 117 hr 8256, also known as the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023, is a piece of legislation that focuses on funding for various government agencies and programs related to commerce, justice, science, and other related areas. The bill sets forth the budget allocations for these agencies for the fiscal year 2023.

The bill includes funding for agencies such as the Department of Commerce, the Department of Justice, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and other related agencies. The funding provided in the bill is intended to support a wide range of activities, including research and development, law enforcement, space exploration, and economic development.

Some key provisions of the bill include funding for programs to combat human trafficking, support small businesses, promote cybersecurity, and advance scientific research. The bill also includes provisions to address issues such as climate change, criminal justice reform, and international trade. Overall, the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to provide the necessary funding for important government agencies and programs in the areas of commerce, justice, science, and related fields.