S. 2354 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, Jul 17, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryFunds Commerce, Justice, and Science agencies for 2026
This bill sets aside money for federal agencies to operate in 2026. It covers the Department of Commerce (which handles patents, trade, and weather forecasting), the Department of Justice (including the FBI, DEA, federal courts, and prisons), science agencies like NASA and the National Science Foundation, and other related agencies like the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
How it affects you
This bill doesn't create new programs or change how things work—it just decides how much money these agencies get to do their jobs. If you use government services like patent registration, interact with federal law enforcement, visit national parks managed by NOAA, or benefit from scientific research, these agencies' funding affects how well they can serve you.
Read the official summary (Reported to Senate, Jul 17, 2025)
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionS. 2354
A BILL
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS) · Introduced Jul 17, 2025 · Economics and Public Finance · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jul 17, 2025: “Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 122.”
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