Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
This is a bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice,
Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.
Calendar No. 122
Direct link to bill: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/BILLS-119s2354rs
Introduction
Section 101. SHORT TITLE
This Act may be cited as the ‘Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026’.
SEC. 102. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES
(a) Findings—
(1) The Committee on Appropriations of the Senate makes the following findings:
(A) In recent years, the Department of Commerce has been recognized as a leader in innovation and technology, with numerous high-performing organizations within the Department. This report contains recommendations to improve the management and operation of these organizations.
(2) The Department of Commerce is home to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), which plays a critical role in developing and implementing standards and policies for the Nation’s technology infrastructure.
(3) The Department of Justice has made significant efforts to improve its cybersecurity capabilities, but more work remains to be done to protect the Nation’s information systems from cyber threats.
(4) The National Science Foundation plays a vital role in advancing scientific knowledge and innovation in the United States and around the world.
(5) The Department of Commerce, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the National Science Foundation have made significant investments in research and development to support the Nation’s science and technology infrastructure.
(6) Despite these efforts, the Nation faces significant challenges in addressing the needs of its citizens and advancing its interests on the global stage.
(7) The Department of Commerce has a proven track record of innovation and leadership in areas such as artificial intelligence, data science, and digital economy policy.
SEC. 103. APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026
(a) In General—
(1) There are appropriated for fiscal year 2026 $25,600,000,000 for the Department of Commerce,
(2) $14,500,000,000 for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration,
(3) $11,900,000,000 for the National Science Foundation;
(4) Of these amounts—
(A) not more than 6 percent may be used for administrative expenses of the Department of Commerce;
(B) not more than 5 percent may be used for administrative expenses of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration;
(C) not more than 4 percent may be used for administrative expenses of the National Science Foundation.
SEC. 104. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026
(a) Authorization of Appropriations—
(1) There is authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2026 $25,600,000,000 for the Department of Commerce,
(2) $14,500,000,000 for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration,
(3) $11,900,000,000 for the National Science Foundation;
(4) Of these amounts—
(A) not more than 6 percent may be used for administrative expenses of the Department of Commerce;
(B) not more than 5 percent may be used for administrative expenses of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration;
(C) not more than 4 percent may be used for administrative expenses of the National Science Foundation.