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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022

3/9/2023, 5:45 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4505

Bill 117 hr 4505, also known as the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022, 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 specific appropriations for the fiscal year 2022 for these agencies and programs.

Some key provisions of the bill include funding for the Department of Commerce, which includes agencies such as the Census Bureau, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Patent and Trademark Office. The bill also provides funding for the Department of Justice, which includes agencies such as the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Additionally, the bill allocates funding for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Science Foundation, and other agencies and programs related to science and research. The bill also includes provisions related to cybersecurity, law enforcement, and other important areas. Overall, the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 aims to provide necessary funding for key government agencies and programs in order to support their operations and fulfill their missions.

Congressional Summary of HR 4505

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022

This bill provides FY2022 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 justice 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.

Current Status of Bill HR 4505

Bill HR 4505 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 19, 2021. Bill HR 4505 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 19, 2021.  Bill HR 4505's most recent activity was Rule H. Res. 567 passed House. as of July 28, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4505

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4505

Primary Policy Focus

Economics and Public Finance

Potential Impact Areas

- Appropriations
- Atmospheric science and weather
- Census and government statistics
- Commission on Civil Rights
- Correctional facilities and imprisonment
- Crimes against women
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Department of Commerce
- Department of Justice
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
- Drug trafficking and controlled substances
- Economic development
- Employment discrimination and employee rights
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
- Executive Office of the President
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Immigration status and procedures
- Intellectual property
- Judicial procedure and administration
- Law enforcement administration and funding
- Law enforcement officers
- Lawyers and legal services
- Legal Services Corporation
- Marine Mammal Commission
- Minority and disadvantaged businesses
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- National Science Foundation
- Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
- Space flight and exploration
- Spacecraft and satellites
- State and local courts
- U.S. International Trade Commission
- Violent crime
- Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4505

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes.
Science Appropriations Act, 2022
Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2022
Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2022
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
Science Appropriations Act, 2022
Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2022
Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2022

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4505

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