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2026 Federal Appropriations for Commerce, Energy, and Environment

Original title: Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026

January 6, 2026

federal budgetcommerceinternational tradenational securityeconomic developmentappropriations

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Where This Stands

Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Passed
Signed

Current status: signed.

Last action
Became Public Law No: 119-74.Jan 23, 2026

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

This act sets the annual spending levels for key federal agencies, determining the resources available for national security, environmental protection, and economic development programs through September 30, 2026.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Department of Commerce employees

The act provides for medical coverage for dependents of employees stationed overseas and sets rules for their travel and transportation.

U.S. firms engaged in exporting

The International Trade Administration receives funding to provide grants and cooperative agreements to promote the export of U.S. goods.

What changed

Current stage: signed.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This law provides federal funding for the ending September 30, 2026, covering operations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, Energy, and the Interior, as well as the Environmental Protection Agency. It outlines specific budget allocations for international trade, export security, and economic development programs.

Key Facts

  • The International Trade Administration is appropriated $582,000,000, with $94,000,000 available until September 30, 2027.
  • The Bureau of Industry and Security is appropriated $235,000,000, with $94,000,000 available until expended.
  • The Economic Development Administration is appropriated $400,000,000 for economic development assistance programs.
  • At least $16,400,000 of the International Trade Administration's budget is reserved for China antidumping and countervailing duty enforcement.
  • The International Trade Administration is authorized to retain $20,000,000 in fees for its operations.
  • The act establishes that an explanatory statement submitted by the House Committee on Appropriations chair on January 7, 2026, carries the same weight as a joint committee report for fund allocation.
  • The act provides for medical coverage for families of employees stationed overseas and allows for the purchase of armored vehicles for official use.
  • The Bureau of Industry and Security is authorized to pay rewards to informers under the Export Control Reform Act of 2018.

Why It Matters

This act sets the annual spending levels for key federal agencies, determining the resources available for national security, environmental protection, and economic development programs through September 30, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this law?
It is a consolidated act that provides funding for various federal departments and agencies for the ending September 30, 2026.
How much money is allocated to the International Trade Administration?
$582,000,000 is allocated, with specific portions reserved for China-related trade enforcement and general operations.

News Coverage

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Florida PoliticsMay 5, 2026

Florida's new congressional map, signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis, is facing multiple lawsuits alleging violations of the state's Fair Districts amendment. Separately, a federal bill aims to criminalize the importation of pill press machines, a senator is questioning federal funding for Yale University after controversial remarks by a livestreamer, and a new bill seeks to ban certain late-term abortion procedures.

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Voting Record

Outcome not reportedsenate1/15/2026voteview

Total

97

Yes

82

No

15

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

Outcome not reportedhouse1/8/2026voteview

Total

422

Yes

394

No

28

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

financial connection100% confidence

Fee-based funding

The International Trade Administration is explicitly authorized to retain $20 million in fees, bypassing standard Treasury deposit requirements.

International Trade Administration

Connected Entities

organizationBureau of Industry and Security“Receives $235 million for export administration and national security.”Map →
organizationInternational Trade Administration“Receives $582 million for trade promotion and business investment.”Map →
organizationEconomic Development Administration“Receives $400 million for economic development assistance programs.”Map →
organizationDepartment of Commerce“Recipient of funding for trade and security operations.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.congress.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Significance95
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  • Controversy40
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  • Entertainment10
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  • Buzz30
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