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

12/7/2023, 5:06 PM

Summary of Bill S 2321

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.

Congressional Summary of S 2321

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.

Current Status of Bill S 2321

Bill S 2321 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 13, 2023. Bill S 2321 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 13, 2023.  Bill S 2321's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 132. as of July 13, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2321

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 S 2321

Primary Policy Focus

Economics and Public Finance

Potential Impact Areas

- Abortion
- Alaska
- Alternative treatments
- Appropriations
- Arms control and nonproliferation
- Asia
- Assault and harassment offenses
- Atmospheric science and weather
- Aviation and airports
- Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
- Building construction
- Business investment and capital
- Buy American requirements
- California
- Canada
- Caribbean area
- Census and government statistics
- China
- Commission on Civil Rights
- Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
- Computer security and identity theft
- Computers and information technology
- Congressional oversight
- Correctional facilities and imprisonment
- Crime prevention
- Crimes against children
- Crimes against women
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Criminal justice information and records
- Criminal procedure and sentencing
- Cuba
- Department of Commerce
- Department of Justice
- Detention of persons
- Digital media
- Disability and paralysis
- Disaster relief and insurance
- Domestic violence and child abuse
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
- Drug trafficking and controlled substances
- Economic development
- Education programs funding
- Employee hiring
- Employment discrimination and employee rights
- Endangered and threatened species
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
- Europe
- Evidence and witnesses
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Firearms and explosives
- Fishes
- Fraud offenses and financial crimes
- Government buildings, facilities, and property
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Government information and archives
- Government lending and loan guarantees
- Government trust funds
- Hate crimes
- Health care coverage and access
- Higher education
- Homelessness and emergency shelter
- Human trafficking
- Idaho
- Indian lands and resources rights
- Indian social and development programs
- Intellectual property
- International exchange and broadcasting
- International law and treaties
- Iran
- Juvenile crime and gang violence
- Latin America
- Law enforcement administration and funding
- Law enforcement officers
- Legal Services Corporation
- Legal fees and court costs
- Licensing and registrations
- Marine Mammal Commission
- Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
- Mental health
- Middle East
- Military personnel and dependents
- Minority and disadvantaged businesses
- Minority education
- Minority employment
- Missing persons
- Motor vehicles
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- National Science Foundation
- Nevada
- North America
- North Korea
- Office of Science and Technology Policy
- Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
- Oregon
- Organized crime
- Pacific Ocean
- Public contracts and procurement
- Radio spectrum allocation
- Religion
- Research administration and funding
- Research and development
- Russia
- Science and engineering education
- Sex offenses
- Smuggling and trafficking
- Space flight and exploration
- Spacecraft and satellites
- Specialized courts
- State and local courts
- Student aid and college costs
- Trade agreements and negotiations
- Transportation costs
- Travel and tourism
- U.S. International Trade Commission
- U.S. and foreign investments
- Violent crime
- Washington State

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2321

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.

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