# Plain Language Summary of H.R. 1936

This bill would cap the budget for a specific government office at the Department of Labor called the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) at $103,476,000 for the year 2024. That might sound like a lot of money, but what this really means is that Congress would be limiting how much this office can spend, regardless of what it might otherwise receive in funding.

So what does the OFCCP actually do? This office is responsible for making sure that companies doing business with the federal government follow civil rights laws and don't discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. They investigate complaints, conduct audits of federal contractors, and enforce workplace fairness rules. When you see a job posting that says "Equal Opportunity Employer," that's partly because of this office's work.

If this bill passed and the cap was set lower than what the office would normally receive, it would mean fewer investigators, fewer audits of companies, and potentially slower responses to discrimination complaints. Companies with federal contracts might face less oversight. On the flip side, supporters of the bill argue that limiting government spending is important for fiscal responsibility. The practical effect would depend on whether $103 million is more or less than what the office would have received anyway, but the intent is clearly to reduce the office's resources and enforcement capacity.

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs for fiscal year 2024.

Biggs, Andy

 <p>This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.</p>