Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
Description
This bill would provide fiscal year 2027 funding for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and related agencies.
Summary
What it does
This bill would provide fiscal year 2027 appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, as well as several related independent agencies. The funding would support a wide range of federal programs, including workforce training, public health initiatives, medical research, and student financial aid. Additionally, the legislation proposes specific requirements and restrictions on how these funds may be utilized by the recipient departments and agencies.
Who is affected
This bill affects federal departments and agencies including the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, as well as independent entities such as the Social Security Administration and the National Labor Relations Board. Specific populations and sectors impacted include veterans seeking employment services, workers and employers subject to mine and occupational safety regulations, and individuals served by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Additionally, the bill affects students and educational institutions through the funding of various offices within the Department of Education.
Key provisions
- Funding for the Department of Labor. Allocates fiscal year 2027 appropriations to various labor-related entities, including the Employment and Training Administration, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Funding for the Department of Health and Human Services. Provides funding for health and social service agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Funding for the Department of Education. Appropriates funds for educational offices and programs, including Federal Student Aid, Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, and the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education.
- Support for independent and related agencies. Distributes appropriations to several independent bodies, including the Social Security Administration, the National Labor Relations Board, and the Corporation for National and Community Service.
- Administrative requirements and funding restrictions. Establishes specific rules, requirements, and limitations governing the use of the funds provided within this act and other appropriations measures.
Fiscal impact
Not applicable: No CBO cost estimate available
Effective dates
The bill provides appropriations for the 2027 fiscal year.
Relationship to existing law
This bill provides fiscal year 2027 funding for established federal departments and agencies, including the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, as well as independent entities like the Social Security Administration and the National Labor Relations Board. It also establishes requirements and restrictions for the use of funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.
Stated purpose
The bill provides fiscal year 2027 appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, as well as several related independent agencies. It establishes funding for various federal programs, offices, and services while setting specific requirements and restrictions for the use of these funds.