Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
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Overview
This bill, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026, allocates federal funding for the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education departments, along with several related agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. It provides appropriations for programs focused on workforce development, healthcare, education, and disaster relief, including job training, unemployment benefits, public health initiatives, and student aid. The bill also includes provisions related to veterans' employment and safety regulations.
Key provisions
- Provides funding for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs, including grants to states for adult and dislocated worker training.
- Allocates funds to the Department of Labor for job corps programs and veterans' employment initiatives.
- Provides appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services for public health programs, healthcare administration, and medical research.
- Authorizes funding for the Department of Education for various programs, including student financial assistance, special education, and innovation in education.
- Includes funding for unemployment insurance and related administrative expenses.
- Allocates funds for the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs to administer worker’s compensation claims.
- Provides funding for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to enforce workplace safety regulations.
- Establishes provisions related to the H-2B visa program, allowing for flexibility in bringing nonimmigrant workers into the seafood industry.
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