Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024

This bill provides FY2024 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

• Justice Operations, Management, and Accountability;
• 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 118 s 2321, also known as the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. This bill focuses on allocating funding for various government agencies and programs related to commerce, justice, science, and other related areas for the fiscal year 2024.

The bill includes provisions for funding the Department of Commerce, the Department of Justice, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and other agencies and programs within the jurisdiction of the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee.

Specifically, the bill outlines funding levels for various programs and initiatives within these agencies, including funding for law enforcement activities, scientific research, space exploration, and economic development efforts. The bill also includes provisions for oversight and accountability measures to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively and efficiently. Overall, the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 aims to provide the necessary funding and resources for these important government agencies and programs to carry out their missions and serve the American people. It is currently being debated and considered by Congress, with the goal of passing a final version that will be signed into law by the President.