What is the current status of HR 6938?

HR 6938 is currently: Became Law.

How did the House vote on HR 6938?

In the House, the recorded vote was 397 yea to 28 nay (Passed).

How did the Senate vote on HR 6938?

In the Senate, the recorded vote was 82 yea to 15 nay (Passed).

Who sponsored HR 6938?

HR 6938 was sponsored by Tom Cole (R), Rep.

Funds Trade and Export Promotion

IntroducedJanuary 6, 2026

Became Law6 months ago

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Why This Matters

This bill provides funding for the Department of Commerce to support international trade and export activities, helping U.S. businesses grow globally.

If you run a U.S. business, this bill allocates $582 million to help you expand your exports and attract investment.

Who this affects

U.S. businesses · employees involved in international trade

What changes is this bill making?

1The bill allocates $582 million for international trade activities to boost business investment in the U.S.
2It sets aside $94 million to remain available until September 30, 2027, for ongoing trade efforts.
3The bill includes $20 million from fees collected by the International Trade Administration for its operations.
4It designates $16.4 million specifically for enforcing trade laws against unfair practices from China.
5The bill allows for various expenses related to promoting U.S. exports, including employee travel and official representation.

Read the detailed summary

Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for activities and programs related to commerce, law enforcement, science, energy and water development, public lands, and the environment. Specifically, the bill includes 3 of the 12 regular FY2026 appropriations bills:the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; and the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026. The departments, agencies, and activities funded in the bill includethe Department of Commerce, the Department of Justice, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Science Foundation, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects, the Department of Energy, the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Forest Service, the Indian Health Service, andseveral related and independent agencies. The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

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