Jerry Moran (R-KS)
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
S. 2354 · Senate bill Economics and Public Finance
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 122.
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 makes appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. It allocates funds for various programs and activities within these departments, including international trade, economic development, law enforcement, scientific research, and space exploration. The bill also includes general provisions that govern the use of these funds and sets forth limitations and restrictions on certain activities.
Yes· 3 of 36
- Scored +3
Does this put more money into scientific research?
Funding for the National Science Foundation and NIST will boost scientific research and benefit society.
- Scored +3
Is this likely to create jobs?
The bill facilitates business investment and trade, which can lead to job creation.
- Scored +3
Does this make trade with other countries easier?
Funding for the International Trade Administration fosters international trade, likely improving it.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this make abortion easier to get?
Restrictions on the use of funds for abortions may limit access to reproductive healthcare for some individuals.
- Scored -1
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
Rescissions from various accounts could slightly reduce overall government spending.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- International Trade Administration: Facilitating, attracting, and retaining business investment in the United States, which can create jobs and stimulate economic growth (Title I).
- Economic Development Administration: Providing economic development assistance, including trade adjustment assistance, which can help communities recover from economic downturns and create new opportunities (Title I).
- Minority Business Development Agency: Fostering, promoting, and developing minority business enterprises, which can help to create jobs and wealth in underserved communities (Title I).
- Bureau of the Census: Collecting, compiling, analyzing, preparing, and publishing statistics, which can inform policy decisions and help businesses make better decisions (Title I).
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Restoration of Pacific salmon populations, which can benefit both the environment and the economy (Title I).
- Office on Violence Against Women: Providing grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, and other assistance for the prevention and prosecution of violence against women, which can protect women and girls from harm (Title II).
- Office of Justice Programs: Providing grants for state and local law enforcement assistance, which can help to reduce crime and improve public safety (Title II).
- Community Oriented Policing Services: Providing grants for community oriented policing services programs, which can help to build trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve (Title II).
- National Science Foundation: Funding for research and related activities, which can lead to new discoveries and innovations that benefit society (Title III).
- Legal Services Corporation: Providing payment to the Legal Services Corporation to carry out the purposes of the Legal Services Corporation Act of 1974 (Title IV).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Federal Bureau of Prisons: Funding limitations on recreational resources such as cable television services, audiovisual or electronic media or equipment used primarily for recreational purposes potentially impacting inmate rehabilitation and morale (Sec. 207, Title II).
- General Provision Regarding Abortion: Restricting the use of funds for abortions, except in cases where the life of the mother is endangered, or in cases of rape or incest, potentially limiting access to reproductive healthcare for some individuals (Sec. 202, Title II).
- Rescissions: Rescinding unobligated balances from various Department of Commerce and Justice accounts, which could reduce funding available for important programs and services (Sec. 521, Title V).
- Restrictions on China Collaboration: Limiting collaboration with China in space-related activities, which could hinder scientific progress (Sec. 526, Title V).
- Internet Restrictions: Mandating the blocking of pornography on computer networks, which could raise concerns about censorship and freedom of speech (Sec. 527, Title V).
- Restrictions on Medical Marijuana: None of the funds made available under this Act to the Department of Justice may be used, to prevent any of them from implementing their own laws that authorize the use, distribution, possession, or cultivation of medical marijuana (Sec. 531, Title V).
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 Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill funds the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys and Historically Black Colleges and Universities, benefitting African Americans. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Assistance to Indian Tribes can be good for Native Americans. Would students be better off under this? — Provides funding to create a student loan repayment program. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill supports treatment courts for veterans in the criminal justice system, benefitting veterans. Would women be better off under this? — Funding for violence against women prevention and prosecution programs benefits women. Would business owners be better off under this? — Grants will support entrepreneurship. Would children be better off under this? — Grants to advocate and respond to youth victims of violence can benefit children. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Funds are given to Hispanic-Serving Institutions. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Economic development assistance and support for underserved communities can help low-income households. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Officer training on responding to individuals with mental illness or disabilities is included. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — A rural violent crime initiative, including assistance for law enforcement, is allocated funds. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Enhanced training and services to end violence against and abuse of women in later life can benefit seniors. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Programs for youth mentoring and for youth affected by substance use disorder can benefit young adults.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — Funding for violence against women prevention and prosecution programs can improve gender equality. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill allocates funds for minority business development and initiatives to address hate crimes, which may improve racial equity. Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill includes funding for training law enforcement on responding to individuals with disabilities. Does this change how police departments operate? — Initiatives to improve police-community relations and funding for body-worn cameras can contribute to policing reform. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Economic development assistance and support for underserved communities may contribute to poverty reduction. Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion? — Bill allots funds for investigation/prosecution of civil rights criminal offenses, improving religious freedom. Does this protect the right to vote? — Funds are available for the Civil Rights Division for election monitoring programs, improving voting rights.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — Funding for the National Science Foundation and NIST will boost scientific research and benefit society. Does this put more into space exploration? — The NASA exploration budget contributes to space exploration. Does this make patent and copyright rules fairer? — The bill provides funding for intellectual property enforcement grants and programs. Does this reduce what student borrowers owe or repay? — The bill provides funding for a student loan repayment assistance program for law enforcement.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill facilitates business investment and trade, which can lead to job creation. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Funding for international trade and economic development can stimulate economic growth. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill includes funding for minority business development and economic development assistance, which supports small businesses. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — Rescissions from various accounts could slightly reduce overall government spending.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this make trade with other countries easier? — Funding for the International Trade Administration fosters international trade, likely improving it. Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — Funding for cybersecurity and hardening of critical networks improves cybersecurity defense. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill provides funding for INTERPOL Washington dues payments, improving international alliances. Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill includes funding for veterans treatment courts and other services for veterans in the criminal justice system, improving veterans benefits.
- Healthcare
- Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths? — Comprehensive opioid use reduction activities and funding for drug courts and treatment programs may improve the opioid crisis response. Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The bill includes funding for mental health courts and training for law enforcement on responding to individuals with mental illness. Does this help veterans get medical care? — The bill includes funding for veterans treatment courts and other services for veterans in the criminal justice system. Does this put more money into medical research? — Increases research funding for health services and substance use disorder programs. Does this make abortion easier to get? — Restrictions on the use of funds for abortions may limit access to reproductive healthcare for some individuals.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill supports the restoration of Pacific salmon populations and environmental compliance, improving environmental protections.
- 7/17/2025
- Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Moran. With written report No. 119-44.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 122.
- Introduced in Senate
- 5/20/2025
- Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs. Hearings held on the subject prior to the subcommittee ordering to be reported an original measure. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-71.
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.