What does During the current fiscal year, applicable of Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

This section specifies how appropriations made available to the Department of Commerce by this Act can be used. Funds are available for activities outlined in the Act of October 26, 1949 (15 U.S.C. 1514), to the extent and in the manner prescribed by that Act. Notwithstanding 31 U.S.C. 3324, the Department of Commerce may use funds for advanced payments not otherwise authorized. Such advanced payments require certification from officials designated by the Secretary of Commerce, confirming they are in the public interest.

What does During the current fiscal year, appropriations made of Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

This section specifies how the Department of Commerce can use funds appropriated in this Act. Funds allocated for salaries and expenses can be used for the hire of passenger motor vehicles. The use of funds also extends to authorized services. Additionally, the Department of Commerce can use these funds for uniforms or allowances for uniforms.

What does Not to exceed 5 percent of any appropriation made of Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

Transfers between Department of Commerce appropriations are limited to 5% of the current fiscal year's appropriation. No appropriation can be increased by more than 10% through transfers. Transfers are treated as reprogramming of funds under section 505.

What does The requirements set forth by section 105 of the of Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

This section adopts requirements from the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 The adopted requirements are made applicable for fiscal year 2026 Life cycle costs are specified for several satellite programs

What does Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the of Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

This section allows the Secretary of Commerce to provide services to support the operation, maintenance, and improvement of space in buildings. These services include utilities, telecommunications, and security services. The space must be authorized for use by persons, firms, or organizations under the Public Buildings Cooperative Use Act of 1976 or other authority. The Herbert C. Hoover Building in Washington, DC, is specifically mentioned, as are other buildings where maintenance responsibilities have been delegated to the Secretary of Commerce by the Administrator of General Services. Services can be provided on a reimbursable or non-reimbursable basis. Reimbursements received, up to $200,000, will be credited to the appropriation or fund that initially paid for the services.

What does Nothing in this title shall be construed to prevent a of Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

This section clarifies that nothing in the title restricts grant recipients from preventing unlawful activities on their networks.

What does The Administrator of the National Oceanic and of Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

This section authorizes the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to utilize resources from various entities. These resources include land, services, equipment, personnel, and facilities. The entities from which NOAA can obtain resources include U.S. federal agencies, state and local governments, Indian Tribal governments, territories, possessions, foreign governments, and international organizations. The use of these resources requires consent from the providing entity and reimbursement. The authorization is subject to the limits of available appropriations.

What does The National Technical Information Service shall not of Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

The National Technical Information Service (NTIS) is restricted from charging customers for Legislative Branch reports or documents. Customers must first be informed about free online access before any charges can be applied. If a customer still requires a printed or digital copy, charges are limited to the NTIS's processing, reproduction, and delivery costs.

What does To carry out the responsibilities of the National of Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

This section authorizes the NOAA Administrator to enter into grants and cooperative agreements. NOAA is authorized to utilize resources, including land, services, equipment, personnel, and facilities, provided by various entities on a non-reimbursable basis. NOAA can receive and expend funds from federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, or possession governments. Funds received for permitting and regulatory activities must be deposited under the heading 'National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Operations, Research, and Facilities' and remain available until September 30, 2028. All funds and their uses under this section are subject to section 505 of this Act.

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

Q: What does Preamble of Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

This bill makes appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. Funding is provided for various activities, including international trade administration, export administration, economic development assistance, and fisheries disaster assistance. The bill also provides funding for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and the Minority Business Development Agency. Appropriations are made for specific programs, such as the Economic Development Assistance Programs and the Fisheries Finance Program Account. The bill includes provisions for the use of funds, such as matching requirements and limitations on the use of funds for certain activities.

Last updated: 5/15/2026 · Introduced: 5/15/2026

Author: Harold Rogers (R-KY)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill appropriates funds for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027.
It provides funding for international trade administration, economic development assistance, and fisheries disaster assistance, among other activities.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is authorized to utilize resources from various entities for its operations.
Restrictions are placed on the use of funds to prevent payments for abortions, with exceptions for specific circumstances.
The bill prohibits the use of funds for certain activities, including promoting or contributing to environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) investments.
Funds cannot be used to enforce COVID-19 vaccine mandates or to investigate or prosecute religious institutions based on their beliefs.
The bill restricts the use of funds for implementing specific rules related to firearms and prohibits the establishment of a federal firearms registry.

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