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H.Res. 1662 · HOUSE2d
Condemning the tragic act of violence at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, recognizing the victims, survivors, and responders, and expressing condolences and support to their families and communities.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
S. 5718 · SENATE2d
A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to restroom access for certain drivers, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 5717 · SENATE2d
A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to move the place of incorporation and domicile of the National Woman's Relief Corps to Illinois, to move the principal office of such Corps to Murphysboro, Illinois, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 11009 · HOUSE2d
To stop the criminalization of miscarriages, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 11032 · HOUSE2d
To establish a grant program carried out by the Department of Homeland Security to fund university-based cybersecurity clinics at junior or community colleges, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs), and other minority-serving institutions, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be…
H.R. 11010 · HOUSE2d
To prevent low-income seniors from losing benefits due to defaulted student loan debt by increasing the amount of benefits exempted from garnishment.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 11025 · HOUSE2d
Stand By NICU Babies and Families Act
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and House…
H.R. 11017 · HOUSE2d
Veterans Claims Timeliness, Accountability, and Care Act
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R. 11019 · HOUSE2d
To limit the use of Federal funds to carry out the proposed rule titled "Confidential Government Information Nondisclosure Agreement" relating to nondisclosure agreements for Federal employees, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.Res. 1663 · HOUSE2d
Expressing opposition to the use of State power against people in the United States seeking essential health care, including criminalization of the full range of sexual and reproductive health care such as abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraceptive care, and disapproving of State punishment of people for their pregnancy outcomes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently…
H.Res. 1661 · HOUSE2d
Expressing support for the designation of November 2026 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1659 · HOUSE2d
Honoring the life and legacy of Kylie Kupperman and supporting the designation of November 13, 2026, as "Kylie's Day".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 11011 · HOUSE2d
To amend the Public Health Service Act to require the Director of the National Institutes of Health to develop a national strategy to address young adult cancers, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 11013 · HOUSE2d
Protect U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Integrity Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 11027 · HOUSE2d
Enhancing Competition in Contracting Orders Act
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
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119th Congress · H.R. 8845 · Introduced

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

This bill provides FY2027 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 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.

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Constitutional authority statement (CDATA)

[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 83 (Friday, May 15, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. ROGERS:H.R. 8845.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:The principal constitutional authority for this legislationis clause 7 of section 9 of article I of the Constitution ofthe United States (the appropriation power), which states:``No Money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but inConsequence of Appropriations made by Law . . .'' Inaddition, clause 1 of section 8 of article I of theConstitution (the spending power) provides: ``The Congressshall have the Power . . . to pay the Debts and provide forthe common Defence and general Welfare of the United States .. .'' Together, these specific constitutional provisionsestablish the congressional power of the purse, grantingCongress the authority to appropriate funds, to determinetheir purpose, amount, and period of availability, and to setforth terms and conditions governing their use.[Page H3551]

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Sponsor

  • Rep. Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5] · [R-KY-5] · R000395
    Rep-KY-5 current · 23 terms · @RepHalRogers · 4 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

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Leadership roles (0)

none

Committee memberships (4)

  • Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (house) · house · Chair · rank 1
  • Defense (house) · house · rank 2
  • House Committee on Appropriations (house) · house · rank 2 · site
  • Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (house) · house · rank 2

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District offices (4)

  • 48 S. KY Hwy. 15, Hazard, KY, 41701 · 606-439-0794 · fax 606-439-4647 · 37.3598755,-83.2591463
  • 110 Resource Ct., Suite A, Prestonsburg, KY, 41653 · 606-886-0844 · fax 606-889-0371 · 37.6921145,-82.7793413
  • 551 Clifty St., Somerset, KY, 42503 · 800-632-8588 · fax 606-678-4856 · 37.0976576,-84.6167349
  • 341 16th Street, Ashland, KY, 41101 · 606-467-6211 · 38.4780813,-82.6403574

Other names (0)

none

Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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2026
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$849,757.95
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$946,293.21
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$874,716.47
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Cosponsors (0)

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Committees (1)

  • Appropriations Committee [House Standing]
    2026-05-15T17:13:21ZReported Original Measure

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  • 2026-05-15CalendarsH12410via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 567.
  • 2026-05-15CommitteeH12100via House floor actions
    The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-652, by Mr. Rogers (KY).
  • 2026-05-15Committee1010via Library of Congress
    The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-652, by Mr. Rogers (KY).

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Titles

  • Official Title as Introduced2026-09-19T23:38:41Z
    Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
  • Display Title2026-09-19T23:38:41Z
    Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
  • Short Title(s) as Reported to House for portions of this billRHH2026-07-11T23:28:25Z
    Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
  • Short Title(s) as Reported to House for portions of this billRHH2026-05-27T18:23:35Z
    Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2027
  • Short Title(s) as Reported to House for portions of this billRHH2026-05-27T18:23:35Z
    Science Appropriations Act, 2027
  • Short Title(s) as Reported to House for portions of this billRHH2026-05-27T18:23:35Z
    Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2027
  • Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseRHH2026-05-16T08:23:38Z
    Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

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Policy area

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07 · 2026-05-15 · Reported to House

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

This bill provides FY2027 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 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.

Related bills

none

Amendments (0)

none

Laws

none

Committee reports

  • H. Rept. 119-652

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null

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none

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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 567.
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