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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Labor, Office of Workers' Compensation Benefits, Special Benefits for fiscal year 2024.

12/15/2023, 3:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1938

Bill 118 hr 1938, also known as the "Department of Labor, Office of Workers' Compensation Benefits, Special Benefits Limitation Act," aims to place restrictions on the availability of funds for the Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Benefits for the fiscal year 2024. The bill seeks to limit the amount of funding that can be allocated towards special benefits provided by the Office of Workers' Compensation Benefits.

The purpose of this limitation is not explicitly stated in the bill itself, but it is likely intended to control spending and ensure that funds are being allocated efficiently and effectively. By placing restrictions on the availability of funds for special benefits, the bill may also be aimed at promoting accountability and oversight within the Department of Labor.

It is important to note that this bill does not eliminate funding for special benefits altogether, but rather sets a limit on the amount of funds that can be used for this purpose. This limitation may impact the availability and extent of special benefits provided to workers who have been injured or disabled on the job. Overall, Bill 118 hr 1938 represents an effort to manage and regulate the allocation of funds within the Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Benefits for the fiscal year 2024. It will be important to monitor the implementation and effects of this limitation to assess its impact on workers and the administration of special benefits.

Current Status of Bill HR 1938

Bill HR 1938 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 1938 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 1938's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of March 29, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1938

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1938

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

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