# Senate Releases FY2027 Spending Bills

The Senate Appropriations Committee released five additional fiscal 2027 spending bills covering Commerce, Justice, and Science; Energy and Water Development; Homeland Security; Interior and Environment; and the Legislative Branch. A related bill introduced by Appropriations Chair Susan Collins would provide $81 billion for Commerce, Justice, and science-related agencies, but is not expected to become law as written and instead sets a negotiating position. Congress must reach a funding agreement or enact another stopgap measure by December 11, 2026, to avoid a government shutdown.

- Agencies and funding priorities in the bills could shape future procurement plans, though the signals identify no specific contract opportunities or funding amounts beyond the proposed $81 billion allocation.
- Contractors should review the released bill text and summaries for potential changes to agency funding and program priorities relevant to their work.
- The December 11, 2026 funding deadline is 28 days away; companies supporting affected agencies should account for the possibility of a stopgap measure or a funding lapse in near-term planning.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Public Safety, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 13, 2026

### Government Entities
- Senate Appropriations Committee
- U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC)
- U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI)