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Supports U.S. International Trade Efforts
Recent Bills/Supports U.S. International Trade Efforts

Supports U.S. International Trade Efforts

IntroducedMay 15, 2026
In House3 months ago
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Awaiting House vote
Economics and Public Finance
Why This Matters

This bill provides funding to the Departments of Commerce and Justice for various international trade and security activities for the fiscal year 2027.

If you run a U.S. business that exports goods, this bill supports your efforts with $440 million in funding.
Who this affects
U.S. businesses · employees working overseas
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1The bill allocates $440 million to the Department of Commerce for international trade activities.
  2. 2It provides funding for promoting U.S. exports and attracting foreign investments.
  3. 3The bill includes $16.4 million specifically for enforcing trade laws against China.
  4. 4It allows for the purchase of vehicles for official use abroad, including armored vehicles.
Read the detailed summary

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027This 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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IntroducedMay 15
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Donald Trump
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