S. 2354: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

The bill addresses funding and regulations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and associated agencies for the fiscal year that ends on September 30, 2026. It provides a broad outline of expenditures intended to support various programs related to international trade, economic development, law enforcement, and environmental initiatives.

Funding Allocations

The bill allocates a total of approximately $22 billion for various law enforcement and justice programs. This includes:

• $2.5 million for the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission
• $320 million for witness protection programs
• $22 million for the Community Relations Service
• $20.5 million sourced from the Assets Forfeiture Fund

Police-Community Relations and Juvenile Justice

Among the various programs, the bill designates $114 million specifically to enhance police-community relations. This funding is allocated as follows:

• $27 million for the acquisition of body-worn cameras for law enforcement
• $32 million directed towards criminal justice reform initiatives
• $55 million for community violence intervention programs

Additionally, it sets aside funds for juvenile justice programs, benefits for public safety officers, and community policing services aimed at improving the relationship between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve.

Agencies and Oversight

The bill outlines specific appropriations for various agencies, such as the National Science Board and the Office of Inspector General. It includes strict limits on how these funds can be appropriated, transferred, or reprogrammed, emphasizing the need for comprehensive audits and reporting on how the funds are spent to ensure accountability.

Provisions on Guantanamo Detainees

A significant provision in the bill prohibits the use of allocated funds to transfer Khalid Sheikh Mohammed or any detainees held at Guantanamo Bay who are not U.S. citizens or military personnel to the U.S. or its territories, pending Senate ratification of the related treaty. The bill also restricts funding for any construction related to these detainees.

Relevant Companies

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