Sen. Jerry Moran, US Senator for Kansas | Official U.S. Senate headshot
Sen. Jerry Moran, US Senator for Kansas | Official U.S. Senate headshot
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies (CJS), announced that the Senate Committee on Appropriations has approved the FY2026 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
The bill allocates $36.9 billion to combat violent crime and drug trafficking networks, counter foreign threats, and enhance local law enforcement capabilities. It also includes additional funding for the safety and security of federal judiciary officials, including Supreme Court justices.
Defense functions are set to receive $6.6 billion, which encompasses the FBI’s national security and counterintelligence missions. Additionally, $569 million is earmarked for grants supporting police and sheriff departments.
The act provides $2.6 billion aimed at dismantling cartels responsible for flooding the U.S. with fentanyl.
Economic investments amounting to $10.9 billion will focus on trade promotion and enforcement, weather forecasting, oceanic and atmospheric monitoring, scientific research, broadband deployment, and intellectual property protection. The National Weather Service's life-saving functions will be fully funded along with 24/7 staffing at Weather Forecast Offices nationwide.
NASA is allocated $24.9 billion for space exploration initiatives such as the Artemis campaign and human spaceflight projects like SLS and Orion launch services.
Moreover, $9 billion is designated for essential research prioritizing emerging technologies including advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence (AI), and quantum science.
Senator Moran released a statement regarding this approval by the committee but did not provide further comments beyond what was included in his initial announcement.
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