House subcommittee hears Commerce Departmentplan that cuts overall spending while boosting enforcement and select bureaus

The House Appropriations subcommittee reviewed the Department of Commercefiscal year 2026 budget request, which the department said totals $8.4 billion and represents roughly a $1.8 billion (17%) reduction from the enacted FY25 level.

The request would shift funding toward enforcement and national security priorities while reducing or eliminating several economic development programs. "The fiscal year 26 budget request comes at a time of continued fiscal pressure," the chairman said at the hearing. "We must ensure every American taxpayer dollar is used efficiently and continue to work to reduce duplication across agencies." Secretary Lutnick defended the reallocation, saying the administration is prioritizing reshoring, enforcement and targeted investments to support manufacturing and supply chains. "We are focused on building in America and driving our economic growth," Lutnick…