Rogers, Cole at FY27 Commerce, Justice, Science Subcommittee Markup
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee met to consider its Fiscal Year 2027 bill. The measure was approved by the Subcommittee.
Commerce, Justice, and Science Subcommittee Chairman Hal Rogers (R-KY) said, "I applaud DEA for taking down multiple cartel leaders, and with the funding provided in this bill, DEA’s efforts will be strongly supported moving forward. Additionally, this bill also includes strong funding for our federal law enforcement components, which are working to secure our nation from threats. The Fiscal Year 2027 bill also strongly supports the men and women in blue that protect our families and neighborhoods by increasing funding for state and local law enforcement. From increased funding levels for the Byrne JAG formula program to the COPS Hiring program, the Fiscal Year 2027 legislation follows President Trump’s example of putting our law enforcement first. Additionally, the FY27 CJS bill continues to bolster programs that support everyday Americans including strong funding for more accurate weather forecasting and alerts and trade practices that benefit our communities. To ensure America is the leader in space exploration, the FY27 CJS bill also maintains strong funding levels for NASA. With the recent success of Artemis II, it is a critical time to invest in human space exploration and ensure that American astronauts are the first to return to the Moon. With its sights on Mars, NASA will lead the way to the next frontier and safeguard our national security by ensuring America maintains a competitive advantage over China. The legislation also protects and reinforces constitutional rights such as the Second Amendment by reining in and refocusing the ATF and fully supporting DOJ’s new Second Amendment Section."
Full remarks, as prepared for delivery, are available here.
Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) said, "The measure before us is focused on the fundamentals – protecting the American people, enforcing the law, and investing in the capabilities that keep our nation secure and competitive. It right-sizes government while refocusing agencies on their core missions, ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent with purpose. It strengthens federal, state, and local law enforcement, combats fentanyl, and ensures our justice system has the tools to deliver accountability. And it reiterates security as its cornerstone – from the safety of our communities to the growing threats posed by cyber actors and transnational criminal networks, this bill ensures we are prepared to confront challenges wherever they arise."
Full remarks, as prepared for delivery, are available here.
A summary of the bill is available here.
Bill text is available here.
A table of included Community Project Funding requests is available here.
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