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Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002

Policy Area: Economics and Public Finance
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Mar 9, 2026
Latest Action Date
Nov 28, 2001

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 107-77.

Official Summary

Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002 - Makes appropriations for FY 2002 to the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the judiciary, and related agencies for FY 2002.Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2002 - Makes appropriations for the Department of Justice for: (1) general administration; (2) the U.S. Parole Commission; (3) legal activities; (4) radiation exposure compensation; (5) interagency law enforcement; (6) the Federal Bureau of Investigation; (7) the Drug Enforcement Administration; (8) the Immigration and Naturalization Service; (9) the Federal Prison System; and (10) Office of Justice Programs. Prohibits the use of appropriated funds to: (1) pay for an abortion except where the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term or in the case of rape; or (2) to require any person to perform, or facilitate the performance of, an abortion.Department of Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002 - Makes appropriations for the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and the International Trade Commission. Makes appropriations to the Department of Commerce for: (1) the International Trade Administration; (2) export administration and national security activities; (3) the Economic Development Administration; (4) the Minority Business Development Administration; (5) economic and statistical analysis programs; (6) the Bureau of the Census; (7) the National Telecommunications and Information Administration; (8) the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; (9) the Under Secretary for Technology of the Office of Technology Policy; (10) the National Institute of Standards and Technology; (11) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; and (12) departmental management, including the Office of Inspector General.Judiciary Appropriations Act, 2002 - Makes appropriations for: (1) the U.S. Supreme Court; (2) the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit; (3) the U.S. Court of International Trade; (4) the courts of appeals, district courts, and other judicial services; (5) the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts; (6) the Federal Judicial Center; (7) judicial retirement funds; and (8) the U.S. Sentencing Commission.Department of State and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2002 - Makes appropriations for: (1) the Department of State for the administration of foreign affairs and for international organizations and conferences; and (2) the Broadcasting Board of Governors.Makes appropriations for the: (1) Maritime Administration; (2) Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad; (3) Commission on Civil Rights; (4) Commission on International Religious Freedom; (5) Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe; (6) Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China; (7) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; (8) Federal Communications Commission; (9) Federal Maritime Commission; (10) Federal Trade Commission; (11) Legal Services Corporation; (12) Marine Mammal Commission; (13) National Veterans Business Development Corporation; (14) Pacific Charter Commission; (15) Securities and Exchange Commission; (16) Small Business Administration; and (17) State Justice Institute.Sets forth: (1) limitations and prohibitions on the use of funds appropriated by this Act; and (2) Buy American provisions.Rescinds specified unobligated balances of prior year appropriations for the emergency oil and gas guaranteed loan program account and the emergency steel guaranteed loan program account of the Department of Commerce.

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Executive Summary

This bill, enacted as Public Law No: 107-77, provides appropriations for fiscal year 2002 to multiple federal departments and agencies including Commerce, Justice, State, the judiciary, and related agencies. It allocates funding for various programs and offices within these departments, sets limitations on the use of funds, and includes provisions such as Buy American requirements. The bill also rescinds certain unobligated balances from prior appropriations related to emergency loan programs.

Bottom Line

The bill allocates federal funding for fiscal year 2002 to key departments and agencies involved in commerce, justice, foreign affairs, and the judiciary, establishing spending priorities and restrictions.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • Appropriates funds for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, State, the judiciary, and related agencies for FY 2002.
  • Includes specific prohibitions on the use of funds for abortion except in limited circumstances.
  • Sets forth limitations on fund usage and Buy American provisions, and rescinds certain prior year unobligated balances.
Who Benefits?

Federal departments and agencies involved in commerce, justice, foreign affairs, and the judiciary receive funding to support their operations and programs. This includes entities such as the FBI, Immigration and Naturalization Service, U.S. Trade Representative, and various commissions and offices.

Potential Concerns

The bill includes restrictions on the use of funds for certain activities, which may affect how agencies implement programs. The absence of the full bill text limits detailed analysis of specific funding levels or programmatic changes. Implementation complexity may arise from managing multiple agencies and adhering to prohibitions and Buy American provisions.

Political Context

As a fiscal appropriations bill originating in the House during the 107th Congress, it falls under the policy area of Economics and Public Finance. The bill has passed and become law as of November 28, 2001, reflecting routine congressional budgetary action for federal agencies.

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Indirect Effects

By allocating funds to multiple departments and agencies, the bill supports continued government operations and programs in areas such as law enforcement, trade, technology, and foreign affairs, which may have downstream effects on economic activity, public safety, and international relations.

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The full bill text is not available, limiting detailed analysis of specific funding amounts and program changes. Citizens may want to review how appropriations align with agency priorities and the impact of funding restrictions, such as those related to abortion funding and Buy American provisions.

Passage Likelihood: HighConfidence: 75%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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