Appropriations Committee Releases the Fiscal Year 2016 Commerce, Justice, Science Bill

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The House Appropriations Committee today released the fiscal year 2016 Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) Appropriations bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. The bill funds the Department of Commerce, the Department of Justice, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and other related agencies.

The legislation contains $51.4 billion in total discretionary funding, an increase of $1.3 billion over fiscal year 2015 and $661 million below the President's request for these programs. The bill prioritizes funding for law enforcement, national security, science, and space exploration programs.

"This legislation increases funds for some of the most important aspects of our government -- federal law enforcement agencies and counterintelligence efforts that protect families and communities across the nation and bring those who break our laws to justice," House Appropriations Chairman Hal Rogers said. "It also maintains investments in important scientific research, economic innovation, and programs that will allow our nation to continue to lead in the global economy and put us on the fast track to increased job growth. It is a good bill, and I'm proud to support it."

"This is a tough budget year, but this bill ensures our law enforcement officers have the resources they need to protect our lives and property," said CJS Subcommittee Chairman John Culberson. "It also makes important scientific research a top priority. Breakthroughs in these areas are vital to America's future economic growth."

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