Harold Rogers (R-KY)
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 228.
Cleared committee, waiting for its first floor vote
A committee approved it and it is on the calendar of the chamber it started in.
This is further than most bills get, and still no promise of a vote: the calendar is a queue, and the majority leadership decides what is called. A bill can sit here until the Congress ends.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill, the "Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026," provides funding for several government departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. It allocates money for international trade, national security, economic development, and various statistical and census programs. The legislation covers resources for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NASA, the National Science Foundation, and the Department of Justice, including the FBI, DEA, and the Federal Prison System. It establishes strict reporting requirements for several agencies and includes numerous prohibitions on how funds may be used regarding firearms, immigration, and social policies. Additionally, the bill outlines specific appropriations for law enforcement, research, and social service programs while mandating allocations for the CHIPS Act.
Yes· 3 of 34
- Scored +6
Would women be better off under this?
The bill provides massive funding for the Office on Violence Against Women to combat violence and support victims.
- Scored +6
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?
The bill allocates $420,000,000 for comprehensive opioid, stimulant, and substance use disorder activities.
- Scored +5
Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?
The bill prohibits the DOJ from taking discriminatory actions based on religious beliefs regarding marriage.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill includes several provisions that restrict or limit aid to immigrants.
- Scored -2
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?
The bill includes several provisions that restrict or limit aid to immigrants, including a prohibition on providing legal representation to aliens in removal proceedings.
- Scored -2
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?
The bill includes restrictions on funding for certain climate change research initiatives.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic Development Assistance: The bill provides $256,500,000 for grants to support economic development and technology innovation via the Economic Development Administration.
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Support for Minority Businesses: Funds are allocated to foster, promote, and develop minority business enterprises through the Minority Business Development Agency.
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Statistical Information: Funding is provided for the Bureau of the Census and other economic and statistical analysis programs to collect and publish vital data.
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Protection of Victims: Significant funds are directed toward preventing and prosecuting violence against women, providing assistance to sexual assault victims, and supporting victims of human trafficking through the Office on Violence Against Women and State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance.
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Victims of Crime Support: $10,000,000 is transferred to the Department of Justice Office of Inspector General for oversight, and 5 percent of specific funds are available to the Office for Victims of Crime for grants to help Indian Tribes improve services for victims of crime (Sec. 510).
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Public Safety and Law Enforcement: The bill funds various law enforcement activities, including the FBI, DEA, and the prosecution of organized crime and drug trafficking.
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Legal Aid: Money is provided for the Legal Services Corporation to carry out legal services, including basic field programs.
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Environmental and Scientific Research: Funding is allocated for scientific and technical research, as well as for the restoration of Pacific salmon populations through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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Economic Support for Underserved Areas: At least 10 percent of total amounts provided for certain grants must be allocated for assistance in persistent poverty counties or specific territories to aid economic growth (Sec. 533).
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Small Business and Export Ease: The bill allows for the export of certain firearm components to Canada without an export license, provided they are for end use by the Federal or local government and meet specific value requirements (Sec. 534).
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Increased Transparency: Several agencies are required to provide quarterly reports on their budget balances and project status to help ensure public funds are tracked accurately (Sec. 507, Sec. 541, Sec. 532).
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Protection of Religious Freedom: The bill prohibits the Department of Justice from taking discriminatory actions against individuals who act according to sincerely held religious beliefs regarding marriage (Sec. 577).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Abortion Funding: The bill states that no funds provided may be used to pay for an abortion, except in specific circumstances like the life of the mother being endangered or cases of rape or incest (Department of Justice).
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Prohibitions on certain Information Technology uses: Funds cannot be used for new or enhanced information technology programs with development costs exceeding $100,000,000 without specific certifications (Department of Justice).
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Limitations on Law Enforcement Training: Funds for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for training state and local agencies may be limited by specific processing time requirements for National Firearms Act applications.
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Restrictions on Federal Prison use of funds: Funds cannot be used by federal prisons to purchase cable television services or audiovisual equipment used primarily for recreational purposes (Department of Justice).
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Reduction in Law Enforcement Funding: The bill permanently rescinds hundreds of millions of dollars from various Department of Justice accounts, including the Office of Justice Programs and Community Oriented Policing Services (Sec. 521).
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Impact on Environmental and Research Programs: Funds are restricted for various initiatives, including climate change research (Sec. 552), the U.S. Global Change Research Program (Sec. 552), and certain endangered species protections (Sec. 542, Sec. 549, Sec. 564, Sec. 604, Sec. 606).
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Restrictions on Higher Education: Institutions of higher education may be penalized for entering into STEM partnerships with entities controlled by the Chinese Communist Party or the Government of the People's Republic of China (Sec. 611).
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Limitation of Legal Resources: The bill prohibits the use of funds to provide legal representation to certain aliens in removal proceedings (Sec. 553) and restricts the ability to pay costs and fees for legal actions involving certain aliens (Sec. 601).
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Employment and Training Restrictions: There are prohibitions on using funds for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives (Sec. 551) and for certain types of employee training (Sec. 558, Sec. 559).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would women be better off under this? — The bill provides massive funding for the Office on Violence Against Women to combat violence and support victims. Would business owners be better off under this? — Funding for the Minority Business Development Agency supports business growth. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill provides significant assistance and support to Indian Tribes. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill includes funding for minority business development and civil rights enforcement. Would children be better off under this? — The bill funds juvenile justice programs and protection for victims of child abuse. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Economic development assistance is directed to persistent poverty counties and the bill funds the Legal Services Corporation. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill funds the EEOC to enforce the Americans with Disabilities Act and provides grants to end violence against women with disabilities. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill directs funds toward assistance in persistent poverty counties which often include rural areas. Would students be better off under this? — The bill funds various research and fellowship programs for students. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Funding is allocated for veterans treatment courts. Would gun owners be better off under this? — The bill contains multiple provisions that protect the rights of gun owners and restrict certain firearm regulations. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The bill funds scientific research and technology which can benefit the broader economy. Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill includes several provisions that restrict or limit aid to immigrants.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion? — The bill prohibits the DOJ from taking discriminatory actions based on religious beliefs regarding marriage. Does this change how police departments operate? — The bill funds various law enforcement activities, including community-oriented policing and training. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — Funds are allocated for minority business development and support for Indian Tribes. Does this protect the right to vote? — The bill provides funding for the Civil Rights Division's election monitoring program. Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill provides funding for the Department of Justice and includes provisions related to border security and immigration enforcement. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Economic development assistance is directed toward persistent poverty counties. Does this make housing cost less? — The bill includes funding for the Legal Services Corporation which can assist with housing-related legal matters. Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill funds the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission which enforces the Americans with Disabilities Act. Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — The bill includes several provisions that restrict or limit aid to immigrants, including a prohibition on providing legal representation to aliens in removal proceedings.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill provides $16,250,000 to the Minority Business Development Agency to foster minority business enterprises. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Funding for the Economic Development Administration and technological innovation through NIST is intended to stimulate growth. Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill funds economic development assistance and various scientific research programs which support economic activity.
- Healthcare
- Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths? — The bill allocates $420,000,000 for comprehensive opioid, stimulant, and substance use disorder activities. Does this make mental health care easier to get? — Funding is provided for mental health courts and mental health records upgrades through DOJ grants.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill provides billions in funding for NASA, NIST, and the National Science Foundation. Does this make college cost less? — The bill funds various research and fellowship programs for students.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill provides funding for litigation support including cybersecurity and mandates supply chain risk reviews to protect against cyber-espionage. Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The bill funds the International Trade Administration and the Office of the United States Trade Representative to facilitate and manage international trade. Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — Funding is allocated for veterans treatment courts.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Several agencies are required to provide quarterly reports on budget balances and project status. Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — Funding is allocated for the protection of witness identities and locations.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — Economic development grants include provisions for assistance in specific territories and rural areas. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — Funding is provided for NOAA activities, including marine sanctuary management and salmon restoration, though some provisions restrict environmental funding. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — The bill includes restrictions on funding for certain climate change research initiatives.
- 9/12/2025
- The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-272, by Mr. Rogers (KY).
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 228.
- Bill introduced.
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.