The President signed the Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies (SSJC) appropriations bill into law on November 22, 2005 ( P.L. 109-108 ). The law provides $61.8 billion for the agencies under the jurisdiction of the Science, State, Justice, Commerce Appropriations subcommittee of the House. The appropriations of the major departments and their related agencies were: Department of Justice—$21.7 billion; Department of Commerce—$6.6 billion; Department of State—$9.0 billion; Science—$22.1 billion; and Related Agencies—$2.1 billion. The most recent FY2006 302(b) allocation for SSJC was $58.2 billion. The Administration submitted its FY2006 budget to Congress on February 7, 2005. The Administration requested $64.2 billion for the agencies under the jurisdiction of the Science, State, Justice, Commerce Appropriations subcommittee of the House and $54.2 billion for the Agencies under the Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations subcommittee in the Senate. The requests of the major departments and their related agencies were: Department of Justice—$20.6 billion; Department of Commerce—$9.6 billion; Department of State—$9.9 billion; Science—$22.1 billion; and Related Agencies—$2.1 billion. The House Appropriations Committee reported its SSJC bill ( H.R. 2862 , H.Rept. 109-118 ) on June 7, 2005 and the House enacted the bill on June 16 after three days of debate and 43 amendments. It provided $61.3 billion to the SSJC agencies including $21.8 billion for the Department of Justice; $5.8 billion for the Department of Commerce; $9.6 billion for the State Department; and 22.1 billion for NASA and the NSF. The Senate Appropriations Committee reported its Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) bill ( H.R. 2862 , S.Rept. 109-88 ) on June 23, 2005. The Senate passed the CJS bill on September 15, 2005 after consideration of 122 amendments by a vote of 91-4. It provides $53.6 billion to the CJS agencies, including $21.5 billion for the Department of Justice; $7.4 billion for the Department of Commerce, $21.9 billion for NASA and the NSF, and $2.8. The Senate Appropriations Committee reported its State, Foreign Operations Appropriation bill ( H.R. 3057 . S.Rept. 109-96 ) on June 30. It contains the Senate figures of $9,709.2 for the Department of State, International Broadcasting, and related agencies which the full Senate passed on July 20 th . Appropriations bills reflect the jurisdiction of the subcommittees of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees in which they are considered. Jurisdictions for the subcommittees of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees were changed at the beginning of the 109 th Congress. In the 108 th Congress, both the House and Senate subcommittees had identical jurisdiction and produced the Commerce, Justice, State, the Judiciary and Related Agencies appropriations bills. In the 109 th Congress, jurisdiction for the Judiciary appropriation was removed to the Treasury, Transportation, HUD Subcommittees in the House and the Senate. Science appropriations, namely the National Aeronautical and Space Administration and the National Science Foundation were transferred to the former CJS subcommittees in both chambers. In the Senate, appropriations for the Department of State were transferred to the Foreign Operations subcommittee, however, they remains under the jurisdiction of SSJC in the House. Additionally, the Senate Appropriations Committee has placed the National Institute of Science and Technology and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration under its Title III Science Agencies. For the purposes of comparison, this report will retain reference these agencies in Title II Commerce agencies. The Administration's request for the FY2005 Commerce, Justice, State, and the Judiciary and Related Agency totaled $43.2 billion. The House CJS Subcommittee on Appropriations marked up its bill on June 15, 2004. The full House Appropriations Committee by voice vote approved the unnumbered bill on June 23, and reported it as H.R. 4754 ( H.Rept. 108-576 ) on July 1. The House passed this bill on July 8, 2004. The House bill provided a total of $43.5 billion. The Senate Appropriations Committee marked up its bill ( S. 2809 , S.Rept. 108-344 ) and passed it unanimously on September 15, 2004 providing a total of $40.5 billion. The CJS appropriation was in Division B of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of FY2005 ( P.L. 108-447 ). The Conference Report ( H.R. 4818 , H.Rept. 108-792 ) was approved in both the House and Senate on November 20, 2004. The act ( P.L. 108-447 ) was signed by the President on December 8, 2004. The table below shows funding trends for the major agencies in CJS appropriations over the five-year period FY2001-FY2005, including supplemental appropriations. Over the five-year period, funding decreased for the Department of Justice by $437 million (-2.1%); and increased for the Department of Commerce by $1.48 billion (29%); for the Title III Science Agencies by $2.96 billion (14%); and for the Department of State by $2.17 billion (33%). The Justice Department's budget rose steadily until FY2003, when it was reduced by nearly $4.7 billion below the FY2002 level due to the relocation of some activities to the Department of Homeland Security, however, by FY2005 it was nearly back to the FY2001 level. The Commerce Department budget has generally increased over the five-year span. The State Department's increases reflect post-September 11 th security environment, technology improvements and a new hiring initiative. State has received the greatest increase of about $2.17 billion from FY2001 to FY2005, reflecting supplemental funds appropriated in FY2002, FY2003, and FY2004. Department of Justice The elimination of funding for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants (JAG) program and the Edward Byrne Discretionary Grant program. The elimination of most funding for the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) programs administered by the COPS Office and the realignment of the Bulletproof Vest program, the DNA Backlog program, the Gun Violence Reduction program, and the Southwest Border Prosecution Assistance program into other Office of Justice Assistance programs. Certain appropriations limitations related to FBI background checks for firearm transfers and ATF firearm regulation responsibilities. The proposed rescission of the Victims of Crime Fund balance, while requesting an FY2006 funding cap of $660 million for current services under the Victims of Crime program. The President's FY2006 request proposes to reduce overall federal funding for juvenile justice by 39% from FY2005 levels, and to eliminate funding for the Juvenile Accountability Block Grant in FY2006. Department of Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations measures that limit the use by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office of the full amount of fees collected in the current fiscal year. The extent to which federal funds should be used to support industrial technology development programs at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, particularly the Advanced Technology Program and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership. Importation of prescription drugs from foreign countries. The ability of U.S. trade agencies and PTO to fight intellectual property infringement abroad. The efficacy of U.S. trade agency enforcement of U.S. trade remedy laws against unfair foreign competition. The possible consolidation of all of NOAA's budget authority under a single Organic Act. Funding to upgrade the U.S. tsunami early warning system. Science Agencies President Bush's "Vision for Space Exploration" and its consequent reprioritization of NASA programs, and potential personnel cuts (especially in aeronautics research). Whether to use the space shuttle to service the Hubble Space Telescope. Department of State and International Broadcasting Construction of new embassy facilities in Baghdad with regional offices throughout Iraq. Increased emphasis on public diplomacy activities focusing on Muslim/Arab populations. Passport and visa policies related to homeland security issues. Title I of the CJS bill typically covers appropriations for the Department of Justice (DOJ). Established by an act of 1870 (28 U.S.C. 501) with the Attorney General at its head, DOJ provides counsel for citizens and protects them through law enforcement. It represents the federal government in all proceedings, civil and criminal, before the Supreme Court. In legal matters, generally, the Department provides legal advice and opinions, upon request, to the President and executive branch department heads. The major functions of DOJ agencies and offices are described below: United States Attorneys prosecute criminal offenses against the United States, represent the federal government in civil actions, and initiate proceedings for the collection of fines, penalties, and forfeitures owed to the United States. United States Marshals Service provides security for the federal judiciary, protects witnesses, executes warrants and court orders, manages seized assets, detains and transports unsentenced prisoners, and apprehends fugitives. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) investigates violations of federal criminal law; helps protect the United States against terrorism and hostile intelligence efforts; provides assistance to other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies; and shares jurisdiction with Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) over federal drug violations.