Policy Impact Analysis - 117/S/4659

Bill Overview

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

Description: 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 (HHS) 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. Additionally, the bill provides emergency supplemental appropriations to HHS for activities to address the coronavirus or any disease with the potential for creating a pandemic. 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.

Sponsors: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]

Target Audience

Population: Individuals in the United States relying on federal services and benefits related to labor, health, education, and public services

Estimated Size: 270000000

• The bill impacts funding for the Department of Labor, which affects American workers, job seekers, employers, and labor organizations. This includes those directly using services of employment and training programs, worker compensation schemes, and safety administrations.
• It affects the Department of Health and Human Services, impacting individuals relying on healthcare, Medicare and Medicaid recipients, children and families in need, and those requiring substance use and mental health services.
• The Department of Education funding impacts schools, disadvantaged and special needs students, higher education institutions, educators, and students receiving financial assistance.
• Related agencies impacted include those providing services to individuals with disabilities and safety in workplaces or public communication, which affects people relying on such programs like the Social Security Administration and community service organizations.
• The appropriation and targeted areas apply directly to U.S. institutions, individuals, and programs, thus mostly affects American citizens and residents.

Reasoning

• The policy affects various federal departments, therefore impacting a wide range of individuals. The population includes workers, students, Medicare and Medicaid recipients, and those requiring federal health services.
• We need to include perspectives from various demographics including age, occupation, and geographical location to understand diverse impacts.
• As the policy covers education, labor, and health sectors, it will likely have varying impacts on people depending on their reliance on these services.

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Key Considerations

• The appropriations support crucial services across labor, health, and education sectors, affecting millions of Americans directly.
• Emergency supplemental funding for pandemic response remains a significant part of the budget, reflecting ongoing public health needs.
• Economic impacts are multifaceted, with potential boosts in sector-specific economic activities.