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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

6/1/2026, 11:41 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8845

The bill "Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027" was introduced in the 119th Congress on May 15, 2026, as H.R. 8845. It aims to appropriate funds for commerce, justice, science, and related agencies for the fiscal year 2027. The bill's primary focus is on allocating financial resources to support the functioning and activities of these specific government agencies and programs. Further details on specific appropriations and directives can be found in the official PDF version of the bill accessible through the provided link.

Congressional Summary of HR 8845

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

This bill provides FY2027 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 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 8845

Bill HR 8845 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 15, 2026. Bill HR 8845 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 15, 2026.  Bill HR 8845's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 567. as of May 15, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8845

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 8845

Primary Policy Focus

Economics and Public Finance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8845

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.

Comments

Ember Love profile image

Ember Love

795

16 days ago

This bill good for me?

Raiden House profile image

Raiden House

893

17 days ago

I think this bill is good for our country, but who does it really help? #HRBill8845 #Politics #USA

Jream Knowles profile image

Jream Knowles

926

3 days ago

I don't like this bill. It's gonna make things harder for me. Did you know it includes funding for a new space exploration program?