Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 | ChamberLight
Bills · HR 5304
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5304VermontOccupational Safety and Health Review Commission
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This bill is crucial because it ensures continued funding for essential workforce development programs across the country. If this bill doesn't become law, or if these funds are not appropriated, many programs that provide job training, career counseling, and employment services would likely face severe cuts or even cease operations. This would make it harder for millions of Americans to find stable employment, re-skill for new industries, or access vocational education.
Voters should care because these programs help individuals adapt to changing economic landscapes, reduce unemployment, and strengthen the national workforce. Without these investments, the ability of individuals to secure good jobs and for businesses to find skilled labor could be significantly hampered, impacting economic stability and growth.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Allocates $2,594,412,000 for various programs under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and the National Apprenticeship Act.
This provides the primary funding for federal job training, employment services, and apprenticeship initiatives.
PROVISION 02
Provides $1,807,553,000 in grants to states for adult employment and training activities and assistance for dislocated workers.
These grants are a major source of funding for state-level programs that directly help individuals find jobs and gain skills.
PROVISION 03
Funds national programs, including $325,859,000 for dislocated worker assistance, $65,000,000 for Native American programs, and $105,000,000 for YouthBuild activities.
This ensures targeted support for specific populations and critical national workforce initiatives.
PROVISION 04
Directs $285,000,000 to expand opportunities through registered apprenticeship programs.
This investment supports the growth of skilled trades and provides alternative pathways to high-wage jobs.
PROVISION 05
Appropriates $880,078,000 for Job Corps operations, construction, rehabilitation, and acquisition of centers.
This sustains a long-standing program offering comprehensive vocational training and education for young people.
This bill is crucial because it ensures continued funding for essential workforce development programs across the country. If this bill doesn't become law, or if these funds are not appropriated, many programs that provide job training, career counseling, and employment services would likely face severe cuts or even cease operations. This would make it harder for millions of Americans to find stable employment, re-skill for new industries, or access vocational education.
Voters should care because these programs help individuals adapt to changing economic landscapes, reduce unemployment, and strengthen the national workforce. Without these investments, the ability of individuals to secure good jobs and for businesses to find skilled labor could be significantly hampered, impacting economic stability and growth.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Allocates $2,594,412,000 for various programs under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and the National Apprenticeship Act.
This provides the primary funding for federal job training, employment services, and apprenticeship initiatives.
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Provides $1,807,553,000 in grants to states for adult employment and training activities and assistance for dislocated workers.
These grants are a major source of funding for state-level programs that directly help individuals find jobs and gain skills.
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Funds national programs, including $325,859,000 for dislocated worker assistance, $65,000,000 for Native American programs, and $105,000,000 for YouthBuild activities.
This ensures targeted support for specific populations and critical national workforce initiatives.
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Directs $285,000,000 to expand opportunities through registered apprenticeship programs.
This investment supports the growth of skilled trades and provides alternative pathways to high-wage jobs.
med
Appropriates $880,078,000 for Job Corps operations, construction, rehabilitation, and acquisition of centers.
This sustains a long-standing program offering comprehensive vocational training and education for young people.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and National Apprenticeship Act programs
discretionary
FY 2026
$1,807,553,000
Grants to States for adult employment and training activities and dislocated worker employment and training activities
discretionary
FY 2026
$712,000,000
Adult employment and training activities (within state grants)
discretionary
FY 2026
$1,095,553,000
Dislocated worker employment and training activities (within state grants)
discretionary
FY 2026
$786,859,000
National programs (including dislocated workers reserve, Native American, YouthBuild, Workforce Data Quality, apprenticeships)
discretionary
FY 2026
GLOSSARY
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Appropriations
Money that Congress has legally set aside for specific government spending. This bill is an appropriations bill, meaning it determines how much money federal agencies and programs will receive.
Fiscal Year
A 12-month period for which a government or business plans its spending and budgets. The U.S. federal government's fiscal year runs from October 1st to September 30th.
Rescission
The cancellation of budget authority previously provided by Congress. In this bill, it means some previously allocated funds are being taken back.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
A federal law that helps people access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and matches employers with skilled workers.
Dislocated Worker
An individual who has lost their job through no fault of their own, often due to plant closures, layoffs, or a reduction in force, and requires assistance to find new employment.
National Apprenticeship Act
A law that promotes and regulates registered apprenticeship programs in the U.S., which combine paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction.
Job Corps
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTS
SEP 11, 25
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-271, by Mr. Aderholt.
Funds for Job Corps construction, rehabilitation and acquisition of centers available.
October 1, 2025
Rescission of funds made available by Public Law 119-4 on October 1, 2025.
$325,859,000
Dislocated workers assistance national reserve
discretionary
FY 2026
$65,000,000
Native American programs (under WIOA section 166)
discretionary
FY 2026
$105,000,000
YouthBuild activities (under WIOA section 171)
discretionary
FY 2026
$6,000,000
Workforce Data Quality Initiative
discretionary
FY 2026
$285,000,000
Apprenticeship expansion opportunities
discretionary
FY 2026
$880,078,000
Job Corps (operations, construction, rehabilitation, acquisition)
discretionary
FY 2026
$801,663,000
Job Corps Operations
discretionary
FY 2026
$61,500,000
Job Corps construction, rehabilitation and acquisition of centers
discretionary
FY 2026
A national program that provides free education and vocational training to young people, typically ages 16-24, to help them get good jobs and become independent.
Outlying Areas
Refers to U.S. territories and possessions, such as Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
