Harold Rogers (R-KY)
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 567.
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 provides appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and Science-related agencies for fiscal year 2027. It establishes funding for a wide range of activities including international trade, national security, economic development, and census operations. The Department of Justice receives significant funding for law enforcement, the prison system, and victim assistance programs. The legislation also funds scientific research through NASA, the National Science Foundation, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Additionally, the bill includes various restrictions on how funds may be used regarding information systems, social policies, and foreign collaborations.
Yes· 3 of 33
- Scored +5
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill provides billions of dollars for NASA, NIST, and the National Science Foundation.
- Scored +5
Does this put more into space exploration?
The bill allocates substantial funding for NASA's space operations and exploration activities.
- Scored +4
Would women be better off under this?
The bill provides significant funding for the Office on Violence Against Women.
The opposite· 3 of 5
- Scored -3
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill restricts funding for legal representation in removal proceedings.
- Scored -3
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The bill rescinds $75,000,000 from NOAA's operations, research, and facilities accounts, despite funding marine sanctuary management and salmon restoration.
- Scored -2
Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?
The bill includes significant rescissions of funds for various Department of Justice law enforcement programs, impacting programs authorized by the First Step Act.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic Assistance: The bill provides $256,500,000 for economic development assistance programs to support economic development (Economic Development Administration).
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Business Development: $13,500,000 is designated for the Minority Business Development Agency to foster, promote, and develop minority business enterprises (Minority Business Development Agency).
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Victim Support: Significant funds are allocated for various support services, such as $51,000,000 for transitional housing assistance grants for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or sexual assault (Office on Violence Against Women).
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Victim Services for Indian Tribes: It directs that 6 percent of certain available funds be made available to the Office for Victims of Crime for grants to Indian Tribes to improve services for victims of crime (Sec. 510).
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Safety and Law Enforcement: Funds are provided for various public safety initiatives, such as $483,735,000 for identifying and prosecuting significant drug trafficking and organized crime organizations (Interagency Law Enforcement).
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Legal Services: The bill provides $268,000,000 for the Legal Services Corporation to carry out its purposes, including $223,800,000 for basic field programs (Legal Services Corporation).
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Economic Support for High-Poverty Areas: The bill requires that at least 10 percent of funds provided for Public Works and certain technology grants be allocated to assist persistent poverty counties or US Territories (Sec. 533).
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Protection of Religious and Moral Beliefs: The bill prohibits the Department of Justice from using funds to discriminate against or denigrate the religious or moral beliefs of students in certain programs or their parents/guardians (Sec. 511).
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Protection of Congressional Communications: It prohibits the Department of Justice from seizing or retaining digital material that pertains to the official business or legislative activities of a Member of Congress (Sec. 589).
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Increased Transparency through Audits: The bill mandates that various Inspectors General conduct audits of grants or contracts and make the results available to the public on the Internet (Sec. 513).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Reduction in Government Funding: The bill enacts permanent rescissions of funds, including $75,000,000 from NOAA and $236,000,000 from various Department of Justice law enforcement and justice program accounts (Sec. 521).
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Restrictions on Research: National Institute of Technology (NIST) funds cannot be used for research and development conducted in the People's Republic of China (Section 114).
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Funding Limitations for Bureau of Prisons: Funds for the Bureau of Prisons may not be used for the acquisition or construction of any new facility until a specific project in Letcher County, Kentucky begins operation (Section 222).
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Prohibition on Certain Medical Services: Funds provided by the Department of Justice may not be used to pay for an abortion, except in specific cases involving the life of the mother, rape, or incest (Section 202).
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Limitations on Federal Prison Spending: Federal prisons are prohibited from using funds to purchase cable television services or equipment used primarily for recreational purposes (Section 207).
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Restrictions on Federal Employment: The bill prohibits the use of funds to recruit, hire, promote, or retain individuals based on race, national origin, sex, or religion (Sec. 564).
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Limitations on Diversity and Inclusion: Funds are prohibited from being used for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, training, or programs (Sec. 551).
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Impact on Educational and Research Institutions: The bill restricts the use of funds for certain types of training or professional development related to specific social concepts (Sec. 555) and limits the ability to access federally funded research (Sec. 550).
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Restrictions on Legal Aid: The bill prohibits the use of funds to provide legal representation to any alien in a removal proceeding (Sec. 552).
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 significant funding for the Office on Violence Against Women. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill funds the Minority Business Development Agency. Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill funds agencies meant to promote export expansion and minority business development. 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? — The bill provides $268,000,000 for the Legal Services Corporation to support legal services for those in need and economic development in poverty counties. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill provides funding for Tribal government assistance and Tribal law enforcement. Would gun owners be better off under this? — The bill includes multiple provisions that restrict the use of funds for gun control measures, such as registry creation and stabilizer regulations, while also including various restrictions related to the ATF. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill provides services for Deaf victims of violence through a national service line. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill includes specific grant programs for rural domestic violence enforcement. Would students be better off under this? — The bill provides funding for youth victims and education/training programs. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill funds veteran treatment courts and support for veterans through various programs. Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill restricts funding for legal representation in removal proceedings.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill provides billions of dollars for NASA, NIST, and the National Science Foundation. Does this put more into space exploration? — The bill allocates substantial funding for NASA's space operations and exploration activities. Does this make patent and copyright rules fairer? — The bill provides significant funding for the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill provides extensive funding for economic development through the Economic Development Administration and the Minority Business Development Agency. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill funds the Minority Business Development Agency and Economic Development Administration to support business enterprises. Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill funds various agencies like NASA and the Department of Justice that support significant employment levels.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The bill funds the legal defense of victims and various judicial security programs. Does this make elections run better? — The bill funds election monitoring through the Civil Rights Division. Does this protect the individual right to speak freely? — The bill includes protections against targeting individuals for peaceful protest at school board meetings. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates quarterly reports for several major funds and agencies to ensure oversight. Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The bill protects the digital privacy of Members of Congress regarding official legislative business.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — The bill provides $51,000,000 for transitional housing assistance for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill funds the Bureau of Industry and Security for national security and export administration activities. Does this change how police departments operate? — The bill funds various law enforcement training and community policing initiatives. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill directs funds toward assistance in persistent poverty counties, U.S. Territories, and the Legal Services Corporation. Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion? — The bill prohibits using funds to investigate religious institutions on the basis of their beliefs. Does this protect the right to vote? — The bill allocates funds to the Civil Rights Division for election monitoring. Is this likely to reduce homelessness? — The bill provides funding for transitional housing assistance for victims of violence. Does this shorten or soften prison sentences? — The bill includes significant rescissions of funds for various Department of Justice law enforcement programs, impacting programs authorized by the First Step Act. Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — The bill prohibits using funds to provide legal representation to certain aliens in removal proceedings. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — While the bill funds the Minority Business Development Agency, it also prohibits the use of funds for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill provides funding for litigation support and cybersecurity hardening within the Department of Justice. Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The bill provides funding for the International Trade Administration and the Office of the United States Trade Representative to promote exports.
- Healthcare
- Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The bill allocates funds for mental health courts and mental health law enforcement support.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill includes grants specifically for rural domestic violence and child abuse enforcement assistance. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill rescinds $75,000,000 from NOAA's operations, research, and facilities accounts, despite funding marine sanctuary management and salmon restoration.
- 5/15/2026
- The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-652, by Mr. Rogers (KY).
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 567.
- Bill introduced.