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House Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers Website address: / FY 2016 Omnibus – Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Legislation targets funding to law enforcement and antiterrorism programs, makes important investments in U.S. scientific innovation and space exploration The Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations portion of the Omnibus prioritizes funding for law enforcement and antiterrorism efforts to help keep America and its citizens safe, and to bring those who break our laws to justice. The bill also funds programs to boost our economy, promote U.S. innovation and space exploration, and provide critical weather information, while freezing or making reductions in lower-priority areas. In total, this legislation includes $55.7 billion, an increase of $5.6 billion above the fiscal year 2015 enacted level and $3.7 billion above the President’s budget request, for these programs. This level reflects the increased domestic discretionary funding provided by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, which was enacted on November 2. In addition, the legislation includes several important policy items, including provisions to ensure the sanctity of life, to protect Second Amendment rights, to deter espionage, and to prevent terrorists currently detained at Guantanamo Bay from being transferred to or housed within the United States. Department of Justice (DOJ) – The bill funds DOJ at $28.7 billion to support critical investigation, law enforcement, and prosecution activities to protect the safety and well-being of communities across the country. This funding will help stop crime, bring lawbreakers to justice, and ensure the safety and security of our correctional institutions. • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) – The bill includes $8.8 billion for the FBI – $362 million above the fiscal year 2015 enacted level. Within this funding, priority is placed on domestic counterterrorism and counterintelligence activities, programs