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Office of Congressional Workplace Rights Requests $8.6 Million to Maintain Oversight, Training
Summary
The Office of Congressional Workplace Rights asked for $8.6 million for fiscal 2026, citing a 5% increase over FY2025 to sustain statutory duties under the Congressional Accountability Act and to retain specialized staff who inspect legislative branch facilities and run training and dispute-resolution programs.
The Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) requested $8.6 million for fiscal year 2026 from the House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch to continue administering workplace rights, safety, accessibility and veterans' preference laws that apply to the legislative branch.
Mister Crane, appearing for the OCWR, told the subcommittee that the office’s request is roughly a 5% increase over the continuing resolution level for fiscal 2025 and is focused on mission-critical line items to maintain current services under the Congressional Accountability Act. Crane said the office…
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