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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

9/22/2025, 3:04 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5342

The Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 5342) was introduced in the 119th Congress on September 12, 2025. The bill aims to allocate funding for commerce, justice, science, and related agencies for the fiscal year 2026. Specific provisions and directives within the bill detail funding amounts for various programs and agencies under the mentioned categories. The bill's full text and details can be accessed on the official PDF version at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr5342/BILLS-119hr5342rh.pdf.

Congressional Summary of HR 5342

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

This bill provides FY2026 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 HR 5342

Bill HR 5342 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 12, 2025. Bill HR 5342 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 12, 2025.  Bill HR 5342's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 228. as of September 12, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5342

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
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 5342

Primary Policy Focus

Economics and Public Finance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5342

Science Appropriations Act, 2026
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2026
Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2026
Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

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