Committee Releases FY27 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill

April 29, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2027 bill for the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee. The bill will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow, April 30th at 8:00 a.m. The markup will be live-streamed and can be found on the Committee’s website.

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chairman Hal Rogers said, "Not only are we marking 250 impressive years for our country, we are also crafting a stronger economic future by advancing appropriations bills that meet the needs of the American people and support President Trump’s America First Agenda. This bill fortifies our commitment for a safer, more resilient nation through key investments for Commerce, Justice, Science and related agencies. NASA’s successful Artemis II mission around the moon was an inspiring reminder that we must remain ahead of global competition – and that same vision is reflected throughout this bill. We are protecting hard-earned taxpayer dollars by supporting a new National Fraud Enforcement Division. As DEA continues to dismantle dangerous drug cartels, we’re ramping up efforts to stop fentanyl from flooding into our communities. The bill also enhances weather forecasting tools to help protect folks during severe storms. With Chairman Tom Cole at the helm of the House Appropriations Committee, we are investing in a brighter future in America for the next 250 years."

Chairman Tom Cole said, "The Fiscal Year 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies bill reflects a clear shift back to fundamentals – protecting the American people, enforcing the law, and investing in the capabilities that keep our nation secure and competitive. It strengthens federal, state, and local law enforcement, intensifies the fight against fentanyl and violent crime, and ensures our justice system has the tools to deliver accountability. To compete, prosper, and surpass the challenges of global competition, we protect American innovation from theft, reinforce export controls, and advance critical technologies. On the heels of the historic Artemis II launch, we are building on congressional investments to usher in the new age of human deep space exploration that will define the future. Chairman Rogers is not only Dean of the House – but a constant driving force in appropriations. His FY27 bill reflects that expertise and delivers results that put public safety, responsibility, and American strength first."

Fiscal Year 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill

The Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act provides a total discretionary allocation of $77.341 billion, which represents a $670 million decrease compared to the Fiscal Year 2026 enacted level. The defense portion of the allocation is $7.234 billion, and the non-defense portion of the allocation is $70.107 billion.

The bill appropriately right-sizes federal agencies while refocusing agency programs and operations on their core missions. Importantly, the bill directs funding to support the fight against fentanyl, provides robust funding for state and local law enforcement, and invests in efforts to counter Communist China – all while safeguarding the constitutional rights of Americans.

Key Takeaways

Supports the Trump Administration and mandate of the American people by:

Reinforcing President Trump’s strategy to crack down on fraud by providing the full request of $30 million for the Department of Justice's (DOJ) National Fraud Enforcement Division.
Leveling the economic playing field by increasing funding to the Office of the United States Trade Representative to support President Trump’s trade agenda to hold other nations accountable for decades of unfair trade practices and enforce trade agreements.
Supporting the Trump Administration’s efforts to right-size the bureaucracy of the federal government by reducing salaries and expenses where appropriate.
Supporting President Trump’s executive actions, including:
- Executive Order 14369, Ensuring American Space Superiority
- Executive Order 14269, Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance
- Executive Order 14285, Unleashing America's Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources
- Executive Order 14276, Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness
- Executive Order 14206, Protecting Second Amendment Rights
- Executive Order 14320, Promoting the Export of the American AI Technology Stack
- Executive Order 14202, Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias
- Executive Order 14182, Enforcing the Hyde Amendment
- Executive Order 14165, Securing Our Borders
- Executive Order 14390, Combating Cybercrime, Fraud, and Predatory Schemes Against American Citizens
- Executive Order 14149, Restoring Freedom of Speech and Ending Federal Censorship
- Executive Order 14151, Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs
- Executive Order 14395, Establishing the Task Force to Eliminate Fraud

Bolsters U.S. national security and border protections by:

Including strong support for DOJ federal law enforcement components and the National Security Division.
Countering the flow of fentanyl and other opioids by providing funding above the FY26 enacted level for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Safeguarding American technology by increasing funding for the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) to fully support President Trump’s export control strategy.

Counters China and maintains America’s competitive edge by:

Investing in emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, quantum, and advanced manufacturing.
Maintaining strong support for the NASA Artemis program to advance American leadership in space and ensure American astronauts are the first to return to the Moon.
Countering China’s malign ambitions to steal American research and technology by protecting American exports and sustaining research security efforts.
Combating the flow of illicit fentanyl and its precursors from China into the United States by increasing funding for the DEA.

Bolstering funding for programs that support everyday Americans by:

Increasing funding for the National Weather Service to protect Americans from severe weather and eliminate radar gaps.
Supporting programs that create the conditions to foster economic growth for Americans.
Maintaining strong support for state and local law enforcement through robust funding for Byrne JAG formula grants and Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring grants that assist state, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies.
Focusing DOJ grant funding on programs that assist law enforcement in addressing the opioid crisis, combating child exploitation, eliminating the rape kit backlog, and preventing school violence.

Champions Conservative Priorities by:

Preserving Second Amendment rights by maintaining all legacy firearms riders, adding new provisions that strengthen protections, and supporting the DOJ’s new Second Amendment Section under the Civil Rights Division.
Supporting and reinforcing Second Amendment rights by prohibiting the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF’s) rules that target otherwise lawful gun ownership, such as the Biden-era rules on pistol braces.
Continuing the long-standing Hyde-like prohibition that prevents the use of DOJ funds to pay for abortion.
Canceling progressive grant programs while maintaining strong support for state and local law enforcement.
Defunding Biden-era executive orders, rules, and memoranda – including ending wasteful DEI initiatives.
Supporting President Trump’s request to eliminate DOJ's Community Relations Service.
Eliminating progressive grant programs that support criminal leniency.
Prohibiting the censorship of lawful speech or classifying speech as misinformation.
Continuing the prohibition on funding for any discriminatory action against individuals advocating for traditional marriage.

A summary of the bill is available here.
Bill text is available here.

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