House appropriators advanced along party lines a $76.8 billion bill to fund the departments of Commerce, Justice, and science agencies like NASA, through fiscal 2026.
Lawmakers on the House Appropriations Committee Wednesday approved the spending package in a 34-28 vote. The measure, if passed, would cut spending by 2.8% compared with fiscal 2025. Republicans say the bill would strengthen national security and support US competitiveness against China.
The legislation proposes more money to some parts of the agencies while slashing funds for others. The Commerce Department, which comprises 13 bureaus that help manage international trade, the US Census, technology policy ...