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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023
9/8/2023, 6:00 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8256
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of HR 8256
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8256
Bill HR 8256 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 30, 2022. Bill HR 8256 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 30, 2022. Bill HR 8256's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 303. as of June 30, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8256
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8256
Primary Policy Focus
Economics and Public FinancePotential Impact Areas
- Alaska
- Appropriations
- Assault and harassment offenses
- Aviation and airports
- Building construction
- Buy American requirements
- California
- Census and government statistics
- Child safety and welfare
- Commission on Civil Rights
- Community life and organization
- Competition and antitrust
- Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
- Computer security and identity theft
- Computers and information technology
- Congressional oversight
- Correctional facilities and imprisonment
- Crimes against children
- Crimes against women
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Criminal justice information and records
- Cultural exchanges and relations
- Department of Commerce
- Department of Justice
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- Disaster relief and insurance
- Domestic violence and child abuse
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
- Drug trafficking and controlled substances
- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
- Elementary and secondary education
- Employee hiring
- Employment and training programs
- Endangered and threatened species
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
- Evidence and witnesses
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Federal Prison Industries, Inc.
- Federal officials
- Federal-Indian relations
- Firearms and explosives
- Fishes
- Fraud offenses and financial crimes
- Free trade and trade barriers
- Genetics
- Government buildings, facilities, and property
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Government information and archives
- Government trust funds
- Hate crimes
- Health care costs and insurance
- Higher education
- Human trafficking
- Idaho
- Indian social and development programs
- Intellectual property
- Intergovernmental relations
- Internet, web applications, social media
- Juvenile crime and gang violence
- Labor market
- Law enforcement administration and funding
- Lawyers and legal services
- Legal Services Corporation
- Legal fees and court costs
- Marine Mammal Commission
- Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
- Mental health
- Minority employment
- Missing persons
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Nevada
- Office of Science and Technology Policy
- Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
- Oregon
- Prescription drugs
- Public contracts and procurement
- Research administration and funding
- Research and development
- Science and engineering education
- Sex offenses
- Smuggling and trafficking
- Space flight and exploration
- Spacecraft and satellites
- Specialized courts
- State and local government operations
- Student aid and college costs
- Telecommunication rates and fees
- Trade agreements and negotiations
- Transportation costs
- U.S. and foreign investments
- User charges and fees
- Veterans' medical care
- Violent crime
- Washington State
- Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8256
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023
Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, and for other purposes.
Science Appropriations Act, 2023
Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2023
Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2023
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023
Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2023
Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2023
Science Appropriations Act, 2023
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8256
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