Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023

This bill provides FY2023 appropriations to the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education; and related agencies.

The bill provides appropriations to the Department of Labor for

• the Employment and Training Administration,
• the Employee Benefits Security Administration,
• the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation,
• the Wage and Hour Division,
• the Office of Labor-Management Standards,
• the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs,
• the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs,
• the Occupational Safety and Health Administration,
• the Mine Safety and Health Administration,
• the Bureau of Labor Statistics,
• the Office of Disability Employment Policy, and
• Departmental Management.

The bill provides appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services for

• the Health Resources and Services Administration,
• the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
• the National Institutes of Health,
• the Substance Use and Mental Health Services Administration,
• the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality,
• the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services,
• the Administration for Children and Families,
• the Administration for Community Living, and
• the Office of the Secretary.

The bill provides appropriations to the Department of Education for

• Education for the Disadvantaged;
• Impact Aid;
• School Improvement Programs;
• Indian Education;
• Innovation and Improvement;
• Safe Schools and Citizenship Education;
• English Language Acquisition;
• Special Education;
• Rehabilitation Services;
• Special Institutions for Persons with Disabilities;
• Career, Technical, and Adult Education;
• Student Financial Assistance;
• Student Aid Administration;
• Higher Education;
• Howard University;
• the College Housing and Academic Facilities Loan Program;
• the Historically Black College and University Capital Financing Program Account;
• the Institute of Education Sciences; and
• Departmental Management.

The bill also provides appropriations to several related agencies, including

• the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled,
• the Corporation for National and Community Service,
• the Corporation for Public Broadcasting,
• the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service,
• the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission,
• the Institute of Museum and Library Services,
• the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission,
• the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission,
• the National Council on Disability,
• the National Labor Relations Board,
• the National Mediation Board,
• the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission,
• the Railroad Retirement Board, and
• the Social Security Administration.

The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

Bill 117 hr 8295, also known as the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023, is a piece of legislation that focuses on funding for various government departments and agencies. The bill allocates funding for the Department of Labor, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Education, and other related agencies for the fiscal year 2023.

The bill includes provisions for funding various programs and initiatives within these departments, such as job training programs, healthcare services, education programs, and research initiatives. It also includes funding for important public health initiatives, such as efforts to combat the opioid epidemic and improve mental health services.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for funding for important education programs, such as Pell Grants for low-income students, special education programs, and initiatives to improve school safety. It also includes funding for workforce development programs and initiatives to support workers and families. Overall, Bill 117 hr 8295 aims to provide funding for important government programs and initiatives that support the health, education, and well-being of the American people.