Division A — COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026
Division Overview
1. Overview
Division A of this omnibus appropriations bill, titled the "Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026," funds the Department of Commerce, Department of Justice, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Science Foundation (NSF), and related agencies like the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Legal Services Corporation. Its overall purpose is to support economic development and trade promotion, law enforcement and federal prisons, scientific research and space exploration, civil rights enforcement, and grants to state and local governments.
2. Total Spending
The total appropriation amount is not discernible as a single figure from the text, which lists funding across hundreds of accounts, subaccounts, offsets (e.g., fees), transfers, and references to separate explanatory statements for precise allocations (e.g., community projects). Major accounts total tens of billions of dollars.
3. Key Funding Areas
- Federal Bureau of Investigation - Salaries and Expenses: $10.609 billion — for crime detection, investigation, and prosecution activities.
- Federal Prison System - Salaries and Expenses: $8.1 billion — for operating federal prisons, including First Step Act programs.
- NASA - Exploration: $7.783 billion — for human spaceflight development, including Space Launch System, Orion crew vehicle, and Human Landing System (available until September 30, 2027).
- National Science Foundation - Research and Related Activities: $7.176 billion — for science grants, polar research, and operations (available until September 30, 2027).
- NASA - Science: $7.25 billion — for Earth science, planetary science, astrophysics, and heliophysics research (available until September 30, 2027).
- NOAA - Operations, Research, and Facilities: $4.54 billion — for weather forecasting, fisheries management, satellite operations, and climate research (available until September 30, 2027; plus transfers).
- United States Patent and Trademark Office - Salaries and Expenses: $4.956 billion — for patent examinations and trademark registrations (fully offset by fees, available until expended).
- NOAA - Procurement, Acquisition, and Construction: $1.577 billion — for satellites, ships, aircraft, and facilities (available until September 30, 2028 or expended).
- NIST - Scientific and Technical Research and Services: $1.249 billion — for standards, measurements, and research labs (available until expended).
- Office of Justice Programs - State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance: $2.4 billion — for Byrne grants, victim services, reentry programs, and opioid initiatives (available until expended).
4. Notable Provisions
- Rescinds $694.2 million in unobligated prior-year balances from Commerce and Justice accounts by September 30, 2026 (Sec. 521), excluding certain congressionally directed spending.
- Prohibits use of funds for abortions except where the mother's life is endangered or in cases of rape/incest; bars requiring employees to perform or facilitate abortions (Secs. 202-204).
- Limits reprogrammings and transfers to 5-10% of accounts with 30-day notice to Congress (Sec. 505); requires spending plans within 45 days of enactment (Sec. 528).
- Allocates CHIPS Act funds: Commerce directs ~$1 billion+ to NIST semiconductor programs; NSF to workforce training (Sec. 541).
- Bars NASA/OSTP bilateral activities with China unless authorized by law post-enactment, with FBI consultation and congressional notice (Sec. 526).
- Prohibits funding transfers related to Guantanamo detainees or new U.S. facilities for them (Secs. 538-539).
- No funds to move ATF Canine Training Center from Front Royal, VA (Sec. 543); transfers $507 million from IIJA to NOAA operations (Sec. 544).
5. Who Benefits
Primary beneficiaries include federal agencies (e.g., FBI, NOAA, USPTO, NIST, NASA, NSF bureaus); state/local law enforcement and governments via ~$3+ billion in grants (Byrne JAG, COPS, violence against women programs); federal prisons and inmates (reentry, First Step Act); scientists, universities, and researchers; businesses (patents, trade/export aid, manufacturing extension); minority-owned enterprises; coastal communities and fisheries; victims of crime/violence; and rural/persistent poverty areas via economic development grants.
6. Plain English Summary
Hey neighbor, this section of the big federal spending bill hands out cash for FY2026 to keep the government running in trade, cops, courts, prisons, weather satellites, space rockets, and basic science research—think $10 billion for the FBI to chase bad guys, $8 billion to run federal jails, over $20 billion total for NASA and NSF to explore space and fund labs, and billions more for NOAA's hurricanes-and-fish work plus grants to local police and economic aid for struggling towns. It includes rules like no taxpayer money for most abortions, cuts $700 million in old unspent funds, blocks NASA from cozying up to China without OKs, and shifts some infrastructure cash to NOAA and NTIA programs.
Titles
Title Summary
Title I funds the Department of Commerce, covering bureaus and offices such as the International Trade Administration, Bureau of Industry and Security, Economic Development Administration, Minority Business Development Agency, Bureau of the Census, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and Departmental Management. Key areas include trade promotion, export controls, economic assistance, statistical analysis, patent processing, scientific research, and oceanographic/weather programs. It totals billions, with much allocated via explanatory statement tables for specific projects.
Spending Breakdown
| Line Item | Amount | Purpose |
| International Trade Administration—Operations and Administration | $582,000,000 ($94M avail. til 9/30/2027; $20M from fees) | Trade promotion, business investment, China antidumping enforcement, overseas operations. |
| Bureau of Industry and Security—Operations and Administration | $235,000,000 ($94M avail. until expended) | Export administration, national security activities, informer compensation. |
| Economic Development Administration—Economic Development Assistance Programs | $400,000,000 (avail. until expended) | Economic development grants, trade adjustment, technology innovation (per explanatory statement table). |
| Economic Development Administration—Salaries and Expenses | $66,000,000 | Administration of economic programs. |
| Minority Business Development Agency—Minority Business Development | $50,000,000 | Promoting minority business enterprises. |
| Economic and Statistical Analysis—Salaries and Expenses | $118,000,000 (avail. til 9/30/2027) | Economic/statistical analysis programs. |
| Bureau of the Census—Current Surveys and Programs | $318,500,000 | Collecting/publishing statistics, promotion/outreach. |
| Bureau of the Census—Periodic Censuses and Programs | $1,171,849,000 (avail. til 9/30/2027) | Periodic censuses, promotion/outreach. |
| NTIA—Salaries and Expenses | $50,000,000 (avail. til 9/30/2027) | Spectrum management, telecom research (fees retained). |
| NTIA—Facilities Management and Construction | $1,000,000 (avail. until expended) | Building design/maintenance. |
| USPTO—Salaries and Expenses | $4,956,000,000 (avail. until expended; offset by fees to ~$0 general fund) | Patent/trademark operations ($2.45M transfer to OIG). |
| NIST—Scientific and Technical Research and Services | $1,249,239,000 (avail. until expended; $405M for congressionally directed projects) | Research/services ($9M to Working Capital Fund). |
| NIST—Industrial Technology Services | $212,000,000 (avail. until expended) | Hollings Manufacturing Extension ($175M), Manufacturing USA ($37M). |
| NIST—Construction of Research Facilities | $385,897,000 (avail. until expended; $258M for congressionally directed projects) | New/renovated facilities. |
| NOAA—Operations, Research, and Facilities | $4,540,392,000 (avail. til 9/30/2027; +$399M transfer, +$28M recoveries; detailed in explanatory tables) | Aircraft/vessels, fisheries, sanctuaries, retired pay. |
| NOAA—Procurement, Acquisition and Construction | $1,576,899,000 (+$13M recoveries; avail. til 9/30/2028 or expended for assets; per explanatory tables) | Capital assets like satellites/vessels. |
| NOAA—Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery | $65,000,000 (avail. til 9/30/2027) | Salmon restoration grants (33% state match). |
| NOAA—Fisheries Disaster Assistance | $300,000 | Fishery disaster programs. |
| Departmental Management—Salaries and Expenses | $92,500,000 | Department-wide management. |
| Departmental Management—Renovation and Modernization | $1,142,000 | Herbert C. Hoover Building upgrades. |
| Office of Inspector General | $48,000,000 | Inspections/audits. |
Notable Sections
- Congressionally Directed Spending: Multiple allocations (e.g., $405M NIST research, $258M NIST construction, $106M NOAA projects) specified in explanatory statement tables, non-transferable without reprogramming under Sec. 505.
- USPTO Fees: $4.956B fully offset by fees; excess to Patent and Trademark Fee Reserve Fund, requiring spending plan approval; transfers for retirement/health benefits.
- NOAA Details: Operations include $399M transfer from fishery fund; procurement detailed in explanatory tables; Pacific salmon grants require 33% match, merit-based allocation.
- General Provisions (Secs. 101-114): Allow 5% transfers between appropriations (treated as reprogramming, Sec. 103); adopt prior satellite life cycle costs (Sec. 104); NOAA reimbursement authority (Secs. 107, 109); NWS staffing mandate (Sec. 114); detail restrictions (Departmental Management proviso).
Plain English
This title allocates billions to the Commerce Department for promoting U.S. trade and exports, supporting businesses and patents, conducting censuses and economic stats, advancing tech standards and manufacturing, and funding NOAA's weather, fisheries, and ocean programs to benefit commerce and public safety.
Title Summary
Title II appropriates funds for the Department of Justice's core operations, including management, legal activities, law enforcement bureaus (FBI, DEA, ATF, U.S. Marshals Service), Federal Prison System, immigration review, and grants to state and local entities via the Office on Violence Against Women, Office of Justice Programs, and Community Oriented Policing Services. It supports prosecution, investigation, incarceration, victim services, and anti-crime initiatives. Total funding exceeds $37 billion across salaries, expenses, construction, and grants.
Spending Breakdown
| Line Item | Amount | Purpose |
| FBI Salaries and Expenses | $10,609,456,000 | Detection, investigation, and prosecution of federal crimes; $216.9M available until expended. |
| Federal Prison System Salaries and Expenses | $8,100,000,000 | Administration, operation, and maintenance of federal prisons; includes $409.483M for First Step Act programs. |
| U.S. Attorneys Salaries and Expenses | $2,621,000,000 | Prosecution activities; requires human trafficking task forces. |
| DEA Salaries and Expenses | $2,580,340,000 | Drug enforcement, education, and lab cleanup; $75M available until expended. |
| Federal Prisoner Detention (U.S. Marshals) | $2,236,000,000 | Housing federal prisoners; available until expended. |
| ATF Salaries and Expenses | $1,585,000,000 | Firearms, explosives, and alcohol/tobacco enforcement; $25M available until expended. |
| U.S. Marshals Salaries and Expenses | $1,702,000,000 | Prisoner transport, court security; $25M available until expended. |
| Office of Justice Programs State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance | $2,400,000,000 | Byrne JAG ($964M), SCAAP ($202.5M), opioids ($403M), DNA/forensics ($138M), and other anti-crime grants; available until expended. |
| Executive Office for Immigration Review | $800,000,000 | Immigration hearings; $27.5M for Legal Orientation Program, $50M until 2030 for courtrooms. |
| Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Programs | $800,000,000 | Hiring officers ($253M), school violence ($53M), tech/equipment ($401M); available until expended. |
| Office on Violence Against Women | $720,000,000 | Grants for VAWA programs (e.g., $257M STOP grants, $79.5M sexual assault); available until expended. |
| General Legal Activities | $900,000,000 | DOJ legal operations; plus $22.7M vaccine injury from trust fund. |
| Federal Prison System Buildings and Facilities | $279,762,000 | Prison construction/expansion; $150M for new facilities; available until expended. |
| Office of Justice Programs Juvenile Justice Programs | $375,000,000 | Mentoring ($105M), missing children ($105M), delinquency prevention ($50.5M). |
Notable Sections
- Restrictions: Prohibits DOJ funds for abortions except in cases of life endangerment, rape, or incest (Secs. 202-204); bans live tissue training without AG determination (Sec. 219); no investigation of parents protesting at school boards (Sec. 220); no prosecution of religious institutions based on beliefs (Sec. 221); ATF cannot process individual firearms disability relief (only corporations); no ATF function transfers.
- Transfers/Reprogramming: Up to 5% transfers allowed (Sec. 205, treated as reprogramming under Sec. 505); emergent circumstance transfers for Civil Division, National Security, Community Relations Service.
- New/Expanded Programs: $10M DEA for fentanyl lab cleanup; $537.98M congressionally directed spending in Byrne JAG; $401.4M COPS tech projects (earmarked); First Step Act evaluations via NIJ transfer.
- Offsets/Fees: Antitrust ($245M, offset by HSR fees to ~$0 general fund); U.S. Trustee ($205M, offset by fees).
Plain English
This title provides billions to keep DOJ running, from FBI investigations and federal prisons to grants helping local police fight crime, support victims, and reduce violence against women.
Title Summary
Title III funds the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) programs including science research, aeronautics, space technology, exploration, space operations, STEM engagement, safety/mission services, construction, and inspector general activities, and National Science Foundation (NSF) programs for research, facilities, STEM education, operations, National Science Board, and inspector general. It supports broad science R&D, space exploration, aeronautics, education, and infrastructure across these agencies.
Spending Breakdown
| Line Item | Amount | Purpose |
| Office of Science and Technology Policy | $7,965,000 | OSTP operations, including motor vehicles, services, reception/representation up to $2,250, and conference rooms. |
| NASA Science | $7,250,000,000 (avail. until 9/30/2027) | Science research/development, operations, facilities, flights, management, personnel, vehicles/aircraft; amounts per explanatory statement table. |
| NASA Aeronautics | $935,000,000 (avail. until 9/30/2027) | Aeronautics research/development, operations, facilities, flights, management, personnel, vehicles/aircraft. |
| NASA Space Technology | $920,500,000 (avail. until 9/30/2027) | Space technology research/development, operations, facilities, flights, management, personnel, vehicles/aircraft. |
| NASA Exploration | $7,783,000,000 (avail. until 9/30/2027) | Exploration research/development, operations, facilities, flights, management, personnel, vehicles/aircraft; requires 5-year budget profile for SLS/Orion/HLS/ground systems. |
| NASA Space Operations | $4,175,000,000 (avail. until 9/30/2027) | Space operations research/development, flights, production/services, facilities, management, personnel, vehicles/aircraft. |
| NASA STEM Engagement | $143,000,000 (avail. until 9/30/2027) | Aerospace/aeronautical education R&D, operations, management, personnel, vehicles/aircraft; amounts per explanatory statement table; up to $5M joint STEM projects with other accounts (plus $1M each from five accounts). |
| NASA Safety, Security and Mission Services | $3,000,000,000 (avail. until 9/30/2027) | Support for science/aeronautics/technology/exploration/operations/education; facilities, flights, management, personnel, reception up to $63,000, vehicles/aircraft; up to $1M for certain grants if trust fund insufficient; $58,417,135 for specified congressional projects (non-transferable). |
| NASA Construction and Environmental Compliance and Restoration | $185,336,000 (avail. until 9/30/2031) | Facilities construction/repair/modification, planning/design, real property, environmental compliance; lease proceeds available 5 years (up to $33M in FY2026); annual budget for collections under 51 U.S.C. §20145. |
| NASA Office of Inspector General | $46,500,000 ($2.5M avail. until 9/30/2027) | Inspector General Act operations. |
| NSF Research and Related Activities | $7,176,500,000 (avail. until 9/30/2027; up to $700M until expended) | NSF Act research, services, aircraft, travel; up to $700M for polar/Antarctic support (not less than $118.8M for U.S. Antarctic Logistical Support); credits for research facilities. |
| NSF Major Research Equipment and Facilities Construction | $251,000,000 (avail. until expended) | Acquisition/construction/upgrading of major equipment/facilities/assets, travel. |
| NSF STEM Education | $938,250,000 (avail. until 9/30/2027) | Science/math/engineering education/human resources; services, travel, conference rooms; amounts per explanatory statement table. |
| NSF Agency Operations and Award Management | $355,000,000 | Operations, services, vehicles, uniforms, conference rooms, security; reception up to $12,000; next-year contracts allowed. |
| NSF Office of the National Science Board | $5,090,000 | Board operations, salaries, travel, vehicles, conference rooms, experts/consultants; reception up to $2,500. |
| NSF Office of Inspector General | $24,160,000 ($1.5M avail. until 9/30/2027) | Inspector General Act operations. |
Notable Sections
- NASA Administrative Provisions: Allows up to 10% transfers between current-year appropriations (no account >20% increase) and 5% from prior-year balances (no >10% increase), subject to reprogramming under section 505; spending plans at theme/program/project/activity level treated as reprogramming; up to 20%/$50M of current CECR for prior projects (reprogramming); up to $38.5M transfer to Working Capital Fund; establishes "NASA Nonrecurring Expenses Fund" for infrastructure from expired funds (OMB approval, 30-day notice, excludes certain purposes); prize funds without FY limit.
- NSF Administrative Provisions: Up to 5% transfers between appropriations (no >10% increase), subject to reprogramming; 30-day notice for divestment of facilities/assets >$2.5M.
- References to Explanatory Statement: NASA Science, STEM Engagement, Safety ($58.4M congressional projects), NSF STEM Education require funding per tables in explanatory statement (section 4).
- Exploration Reporting: NASA must submit 5-year budget profile for integrated SLS/Orion/HLS/ground systems with annual budget.
Plain English
This title allocates over $34 billion to OSTP, NASA, and NSF for space exploration, scientific research, aeronautics, STEM education, facilities, and operations, advancing U.S. innovation and discovery.
Title Summary
Title IV funds operations for several independent agencies outside the main Departments of Justice and Commerce, including the Commission on Civil Rights, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), International Trade Commission (ITC), Legal Services Corporation (LSC), Marine Mammal Commission, Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), and State Justice Institute. These appropriations support civil rights investigations, employment discrimination enforcement, trade analysis, legal aid for low-income individuals, marine mammal protection, trade policy, and state judicial grants.
Spending Breakdown
| Line Item | Amount | Purpose |
| Commission on Civil Rights: Salaries and Expenses | $14,350,000 | Operations, including $2,000,000 for Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys |
| EEOC: Salaries and Expenses | $435,382,000 | Enforcement of anti-discrimination laws, including $2,788,000 for Office of Inspector General (OIG) and up to $32,500,000 for state/local agencies |
| ITC: Salaries and Expenses | $122,000,000 | Trade investigations, including not less than $2,096,176 for OIG (available until expended) |
| LSC: Payment to the Legal Services Corporation | $540,000,000 | Legal aid programs, broken out as: $496,300,000 (basic field programs/audits); $6,000,000 (OIG); $26,200,000 (management/grants oversight); $4,750,000 (client self-help/IT); $4,750,000 (Pro Bono Innovation Fund); $2,000,000 (loan repayment assistance) |
| Marine Mammal Commission: Salaries and Expenses | $4,300,000 | Marine mammal protection activities (available until September 30, 2027) |
| USTR: Salaries and Expenses | $65,000,000 | Trade representation, including $1,000,000 available until expended |
| USTR: Trade Enforcement Trust Fund | $23,000,000 | Trade enforcement activities (derived from Trust Fund) |
| State Justice Institute: Salaries and Expenses | $7,640,000 | Judicial grants, including $500,000 available until September 30, 2027 |
Notable Sections
- Commission on Civil Rights: Prohibits Schedule C hires beyond one special assistant per Commissioner; limits commissioner reimbursements (75 billable days except 125 for chair); allows Chair to accept gifts; restricts activities to those authorized by law; earmarks $2,000,000 for Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys.
- EEOC: Requires congressional notification before workforce restructuring; allows gifts.
- LSC: Applies restrictions from prior laws (e.g., Public Laws 105-119, 104-134); amends LSC Act to reduce governing body attorney requirement from 60% to 33%; updates references to 2025/2026; treats LSC as a U.S. agency for reprogramming rules.
- USTR: Trade Enforcement transfers treated as reprogrammings under section 505.
- General: Multiple agencies limited to $2,250 for reception/representation; State Justice Institute treated as U.S. agency for section 505.
Plain English
This title allocates over $1.2 billion to support civil rights monitoring, workplace fairness enforcement, trade policy, free legal help for the poor, animal protection, and court improvements through specialized federal agencies.
Title Summary
Title V—General Provisions applies across all appropriations in Division A for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, NASA, NSF, and related entities like the Legal Services Corporation. It imposes standard fiscal controls (e.g., no unauthorized publicity, one-year availability unless specified), reporting mandates, reprogramming limits, procurement rules, and permanent rescissions of unobligated prior-year balances totaling approximately $709 million. No new funding is appropriated; it governs and restricts use of existing funds.
Spending Breakdown
| Line Item | Amount | Purpose |
| Victims of Crime Fund excess over threshold (Sec. 510) | Excess of $1,950,000,000 unavailable until next FY | Limits obligation; $10,000,000 to DOJ Office of Inspector General for oversight; 5% to Office for Victims of Crime grants for Indian Tribes |
| Commerce—Economic Development Administration—Economic Development Assistance Programs rescission (Sec. 521(a)(1)) | -$60,000,000 | Permanent rescission of prior-year unobligated balances by Sep. 30, 2026 |
| Commerce—Census Working Capital Fund rescission (Sec. 521(a)(2)) | -$15,000,000 | Permanent rescission of unobligated balances by Sep. 30, 2026 |
| DOJ—State and Local Law Enforcement—OVW—Violence Against Women rescission (Sec. 521(b)(1)) | -$36,000,000 | Permanent rescission of prior-year unobligated balances by Sep. 30, 2026 |
| DOJ—State and Local Law Enforcement—Office of Justice Programs rescission (Sec. 521(b)(2)) | -$250,000,000 | Permanent rescission of prior-year unobligated balances by Sep. 30, 2026 |
| DOJ—State and Local Law Enforcement—COPS rescission (Sec. 521(b)(3)) | -$25,000,000 | Permanent rescission of prior-year unobligated balances by Sep. 30, 2026 |
| DOJ—Working Capital Fund rescission (Sec. 521(c)(1)) | -$210,000,000 | Permanent rescission of unobligated balances by Sep. 30, 2026 |
| DOJ—Legal Activities—Assets Forfeiture Fund rescission (Sec. 521(c)(2)) | -$113,200,000 | Permanent rescission of unobligated balances by Sep. 30, 2026 |
| Commerce payments under 22 U.S.C. 2680b(i)(2) (Sec. 540) | Up to $5,000,000 | For specified compensation payments |
| DOJ payments under 22 U.S.C. 2680b(i)(2) (Sec. 540) | Up to $10,000,000 | For specified compensation payments |
| NOAA—Operations, Research, and Facilities transfer (Sec. 544(a)) | $507,000,000 | Derived by transfer from FY2026 IIJA unobligated balances |
| NTIA—Salaries and Expenses transfer (Sec. 544(b)) | $50,000,000 | Derived by transfer from IIJA unobligated balances |
| EDA—Economic Development Assistance Programs transfer (Sec. 544(c)) | $16,276,000 | Derived by transfer from repurposed IIJA NTIA balances |
| NOAA—Procurement, Acquisition and Construction transfer (Sec. 544(d)) | $44,000,000 | Derived by transfer from Commerce Nonrecurring Expenses Fund |
Notable Sections
- Sec. 505: Restricts reprogramming of funds (e.g., no new programs, office relocations, or increases over $500,000/5% without 30-day notice to Appropriations Committees).
- Sec. 521: Permanently rescinds $709.2 million in specified unobligated balances from Commerce and DOJ accounts by Sep. 30, 2026 (excludes emergency/disaster funds).
- Sec. 506: Enforces "Made in America" labeling debarment and prefers U.S.-made promotional items.
- Sec. 514: Mandates supply chain risk reviews (with FBI/NIST input) for high/moderate-impact IT systems, targeting risks from China, Iran, North Korea, Russia.
- Sec. 526: Prohibits NASA/OSTP bilateral activities with China unless certified risk-free and notified (after FBI consultation).
- Sec. 531: Bars DOJ from interfering with state/territorial medical marijuana laws.
- Sec. 534-537: Eases firearm export/import rules (e.g., no license for certain Canada exports under $500; no denial of curios/relics imports; shotgun import protections).
- Sec. 538-539: Prohibits transfer/release of Guantanamo detainees to U.S. or funding new U.S. detention facilities for them.
- Sec. 541: Directs FY2026 CHIPS Act fund allocations to NIST/NSF per explanatory statement tables.
Plain English
This title sets strict rules on spending the bill's funds—like banning unauthorized propaganda, limiting fund shifts, cutting unspent prior money, requiring "Buy American" preferences, and blocking risky foreign deals—mostly affecting Commerce, Justice, NASA, and NSF operations without adding new taxpayer dollars.