Appropriations panel advances CJS spending bill after heated debate over FBI headquarters funding
The Senate Appropriations Committee voted to report the Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) fiscal 2026 appropriations bill but a contentious amendment to bar use of funds for any FBI headquarters other than a previously selected site exposed fissures over congressional prerogative and executive reprogramming.
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The Senate Appropriations Committee on Oct. 12, 2025, voted to report favorably the Commerce, Justice, Science and related agencies (CJS) fiscal year 2026 appropriations bill, while senators sparred over whether funds set aside by Congress for a previously selected FBI site can be redirected to the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington.
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