What does None of the funds appropriated by this Act for the Job of Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

This section restricts the use of funds appropriated by this Act for the Job Corps. Funds cannot be used to pay the salary and bonuses of an individual at a rate exceeding Executive Level II. This restriction applies to both direct costs and any proration as an indirect cost.

What does In accordance with Executive Order 13126, none of the of Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

This section restricts fund use for procurement Funds cannot be used for goods or services involving forced child labor Restrictions apply to industries and countries identified by the US Department of Labor

What does Except as otherwise provided in this section, none of of Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

This section restricts the use of Department of Labor funds for grants under section 414(c) of the American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act of 1998. Funds may only be used for competitive grants to train individuals over 16 who are not enrolled in school. Training must focus on occupations and industries where employers are using H-1B visas to hire foreign workers. The funds can also be used for activities supporting such training.

What does None of the funds made available by this Act under the of Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

Funds under 'Employment and Training Administration' have salary and bonus limits The limit is Executive Level II for recipients and subrecipients States can establish lower limits for subrecipients based on cost-of-living and other factors

What does (a) The Secretary may reserve not more than 0.75 percent of Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

The Secretary may reserve up to 0.75% from certain appropriations Funds reserved are for evaluations of programs funded under specified accounts Reserved funds are transferred to 'Departmental Management' for the Office of the Chief Evaluation Officer Funds are available for obligation through September 30, 2028 A plan must be submitted to Committees on Appropriations 15 days before transfer

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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

Q: What does Preamble of Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

This bill makes appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. The bill provides funding for various programs, including employment and training services, job corps, and federal unemployment benefits. The Department of Labor is allocated funds for salaries and expenses, including the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Office of Disability Employment Policy. The bill also provides funding for departmental management, IT modernization, and the Office of Inspector General. Funds are allocated for specific initiatives, such as apprenticeships, youth programs, and research and demonstration projects.

Q: What does Not to exceed 1 percent of any discretionary funds of Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

Up to 1 percent of discretionary funds appropriated to the Department of Labor may be transferred between programs, projects, or activities. Any program, project, or activity cannot be increased by more than 3 percent due to transfers. This transfer authority cannot be used to create new programs or fund activities without existing appropriations. The House and Senate Appropriations Committees must be notified at least 15 days before any transfer.

Q: What does (a) Notwithstanding section 102, the Secretary may of Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

This section allows the Secretary to transfer funds made available to the Employment and Training Administration by this Act for technical assistance services to grantees to "Program Administration" if it's determined Federal employees can perform these services more efficiently. The Secretary may transfer up to 0.5 percent of discretionary appropriations to "Program Administration" for program integrity activities. The Secretary can transfer up to 0.5 percent of funds from the "Office of Job Corps" account to carry out program integrity activities related to the Job Corps program. Funds transferred under this section can be used by the Secretary directly or through agreements with States and other entities for program integrity activities. Funds transferred under this authority are available for obligation through September 30, 2028.

Q: What does (a) Section 7 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 of Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

This section amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide an exemption from certain provisions for employees involved in adjusting or evaluating claims related to major disasters. The exemption applies for two years after a major disaster is declared. To qualify, employees must be employed by a specific type of employer – one not engaged in insurance underwriting, selling, or marketing. Employees must receive a minimum average weekly compensation, currently set at $591.00 or as established by the Secretary. Their duties must involve activities such as interviewing claimants, inspecting damage, evaluating claims, negotiating settlements, or recommending litigation. The exemption does not affect existing exemptions under section 13(a)(1). The term 'major disaster' is defined as any disaster declared by a state or federal agency. The definition of 'employee employed to adjust or evaluate claims' includes individuals with required licenses and employers providing worker's compensation insurance and withholding taxes.

Q: What does (a) Flexibility With Respect to the Crossing of H-2B of Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

This section outlines flexibility regarding the entry of H-2B nonimmigrants working in the seafood industry. Employers with approved H-2B petitions for the seafood industry can bring nonimmigrants into the United States within a 120-day period from the start date of the requested services. After 90 days from the start date, employers must conduct a local labor market assessment and offer the job to a qualified U.S. worker before bringing in additional nonimmigrants. The labor market assessment requires listing job orders in local newspapers and posting the opportunity on the Department of Labor Electronic Job Registry and at the employer's place of employment. Employers are exempt from being considered to be staggering the date of need for bringing in nonimmigrants within the 120-day period. The term 'H-2B nonimmigrants' is defined as aliens admitted under a specific section of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Last updated: 6/11/2026 · Introduced: 6/11/2026

Author: Robert Aderholt (R-AL)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill appropriates funds for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027.
It restricts the use of funds for the Job Corps, limiting salaries and bonuses to Executive Level II rates.
The Secretary of Labor is authorized to transfer up to 1% of discretionary funds between programs, with specific limitations on increases and notifications required to Congress.
Funds cannot be used for procurement involving forced child labor or to enforce certain definitions related to employment regulations.
The bill provides funding for various health programs, including maternal and child health, and prohibits the use of funds for certain abortion-related activities.
It rescinds $213 million from unobligated funds under the Immigration and Nationality Act and restricts the use of funds for specific educational and health initiatives.
The bill includes provisions that restrict funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, as well as for partnerships with entities controlled by the Chinese Communist Party.

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