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29 U.S.C. § 2931 to 2945 — Repealed. Pub. L. 113–128, title V, § 511(a), July 22, 2014, 128 Stat. 1705
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### Statutory Notes
Section 2931, Pub. L. 105–220, title I, § 181, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1038, related to requirements and restrictions. See [section 3241 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3241&num=0&edition=prelim).
Provisions similar to those formerly contained in section 2931 were contained in sections 1551 to 1554 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–220.
Section 2932, Pub. L. 105–220, title I, § 182, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1041, related to prompt allocation of funds. See [section 3242 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3242&num=0&edition=prelim).
Provisions similar to those formerly contained in section 2932 were contained in [section 1572 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section1572&num=0&edition=prelim) prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–220.
Section 2933, Pub. L. 105–220, title I, § 183, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1042, related to monitoring for compliance with chapter. See [section 3243 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3243&num=0&edition=prelim).
Provisions similar to those formerly contained in section 2933 were contained in [section 1573 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section1573&num=0&edition=prelim) prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–220.
Section 2934, Pub. L. 105–220, title I, § 184, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1042, related to fiscal controls and sanctions. See [section 3244 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3244&num=0&edition=prelim).
Provisions similar to those formerly contained in section 2934 were contained in [section 1
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### Statutory Notes
Section 2931, Pub. L. 105–220, title I, § 181, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1038, related to requirements and restrictions. See [section 3241 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3241&num=0&edition=prelim).
Provisions similar to those formerly contained in section 2931 were contained in sections 1551 to 1554 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–220.
Section 2932, Pub. L. 105–220, title I, § 182, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1041, related to prompt allocation of funds. See [section 3242 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3242&num=0&edition=prelim).
Provisions similar to those formerly contained in section 2932 were contained in [section 1572 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section1572&num=0&edition=prelim) prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–220.
Section 2933, Pub. L. 105–220, title I, § 183, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1042, related to monitoring for compliance with chapter. See [section 3243 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3243&num=0&edition=prelim).
Provisions similar to those formerly contained in section 2933 were contained in [section 1573 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section1573&num=0&edition=prelim) prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–220.
Section 2934, Pub. L. 105–220, title I, § 184, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1042, related to fiscal controls and sanctions. See [section 3244 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3244&num=0&edition=prelim).
Provisions similar to those formerly contained in section 2934 were contained in [section 1574 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section1574&num=0&edition=prelim) prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–220.
Section 2935, Pub. L. 105–220, title I, § 185, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1046, related to reports, recordkeeping, and investigations. See [section 3245 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3245&num=0&edition=prelim).
Provisions similar to those formerly contained in section 2935 were contained in [section 1575 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section1575&num=0&edition=prelim) prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–220.
Section 2936, Pub. L. 105–220, title I, § 186, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1048, related to administrative adjudication. See [section 3246 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3246&num=0&edition=prelim).
Provisions similar to those formerly contained in section 2936 were contained in [section 1576 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section1576&num=0&edition=prelim) prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–220.
Section 2937, Pub. L. 105–220, title I, § 187, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1049, related to judicial review. See [section 3247 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3247&num=0&edition=prelim).
Provisions similar to those formerly contained in section 2937 were contained in [section 1578 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section1578&num=0&edition=prelim) prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–220.
Section 2938, Pub. L. 105–220, title I, § 188, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1049, related to requirements for nondiscrimination. See [section 3248 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3248&num=0&edition=prelim).
Provisions similar to those formerly contained in section 2938 were contained in [section 1577 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section1577&num=0&edition=prelim) prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–220.
Section 2939, Pub. L. 105–220, title I, § 189, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1051; Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(f) [title VIII, § 401(13)], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–337, 2681–411; Pub. L. 109–281, § 2(c), Sept. 22, 2006, 120 Stat. 1181, contained administrative provisions. See [section 3249 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3249&num=0&edition=prelim).
Provisions similar to those formerly contained in section 2939 were contained in sections 1504, 1571, and 1579 to 1581 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–220.
Section 2940, Pub. L. 105–220, title I, § 190, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1054; Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(f) [title VIII, § 405(h)(1)], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–337, 2681–435, related to references to prior acts.
Section 2941, Pub. L. 105–220, title I, § 191, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1054, related to State legislative authority. See [section 3251 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3251&num=0&edition=prelim).
Provisions similar to those formerly contained in section 2941 were contained in sections 1536 and 1537 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–220.
Section 2942, Pub. L. 105–220, title I, § 192, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1054; Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(f) [title VIII, § 401(14)], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–337, 2681–411, related to workforce flexibility plans. See [section 3250 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3250&num=0&edition=prelim).
Section 2943, Pub. L. 105–220, title I, § 193, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1055; Pub. L. 109–289, div. B, title II, § 20610, as added Pub. L. 110–5, § 2, Feb. 15, 2007, 121 Stat. 30, related to transfer of Federal equity in State employment security real property to the States. See [section 3252 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3252&num=0&edition=prelim).
Section 2944, Pub. L. 105–220, title I, § 194, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1056, related to continuation of State activities and policies. See [section 3253 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3253&num=0&edition=prelim).
Section 2945, Pub. L. 105–220, title I, § 195, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1057, contained general program requirements. See section 3254(1) to (13) of this title.
#### Effective Date of Repeal
Repeal effective on the first day of the first full program year after July 22, 2014 (July 1, 2015), see section 506 of Pub. L. 113–128, set out as an Effective Date note under [section 3101 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3101&num=0&edition=prelim).
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**(a) Plans** A State may submit to the Secretary, and the Secretary may approve, a workforce flexibility plan under which the State is authorized to waive, in accordance with the plan—
(1) any of the statutory or regulatory requirements applicable under this subchapter to local areas, pursuant to applications for such waivers from the local areas, except for requirements relating to the basic purposes of this subchapter, wage and labor standards, grievance procedures and judicial review, nondiscrimination, eligibility of participants, allocation of funds to local areas, establishment and functions of local areas and local boards, procedures for review and approval of local plans, and worker rights, participation, and protection;
(2) any of the statutory or regulatory requirements applicable under sections 49g through 49i of this title to the State (excluding requirements relating to the provision of services to unemployment insurance claimants and veterans, and requirements relating to universal access to basic labor exchange services without cost to jobseekers); and
(3) any of the statutory or regulatory requirements applicable under the Older Americans Act of 1965 ([42 U.S.C. 3001](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3001&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.) to State agencies on aging with respect to activities carried out using funds allotted under section 506(b) of such Act ([42 U.S.C. 3056d(b)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3056d/b&num=0&edition=prelim)), except for requirements relating to the basic purposes of such Act, wage and labor standards, eligibility of participants in the activities, and standards for grant agreements.
**(b) Content of plans** A workforce flexibility plan
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**(a) In general**
(1) **Federal financial assistance** — For the purpose of applying the prohibitions against discrimination on the basis of age under the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 ([42 U.S.C. 6101](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section6101&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.), on the basis of disability under [section 794 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section794&num=0&edition=prelim), on the basis of sex under title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 ([20 U.S.C. 1681](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1681&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.), or on the basis of race, color, or national origin under title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ([42 U.S.C. 2000d](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section2000d&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.), programs and activities funded or otherwise financially assisted in whole or in part under this Act are considered to be programs and activities receiving Federal financial assistance.
(2) **Prohibition of discrimination regarding participation, benefits, and employment** — No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, subjected to discrimination under, or denied employment in the administration of or in connection with, any such program or activity because of race, color, religion, sex (except as otherwise permitted under title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 [[20 U.S.C. 1681](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1681&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.]), national origin, age, disability, or political affiliation or belief.
(3) **Prohibition on assistance for facilities for sectarian instruction
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**(a) In general** The Secretary is authorized to monitor all recipients of financial assistance under this subchapter to determine whether the recipients are complying with the provisions of this subchapter, including the regulations issued under this subchapter.
**(b) Investigations** The Secretary may investigate any matter the Secretary determines to be necessary to determine the compliance of the recipients with this subchapter, including the regulations issued under this subchapter. The investigations authorized by this subsection may include examining records (including making certified copies of the records), questioning employees, and entering any premises or onto any site in which any part of a program or activity of such a recipient is conducted or in which any of the records of the recipient are kept.
**(c) Additional requirement** For the purpose of any investigation or hearing conducted under this subchapter by the Secretary, the provisions of [section 49 of title 15](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section49&num=0&edition=prelim) (relating to the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents) apply to the Secretary, in the same manner and to the same extent as the provisions apply to the Federal Trade Commission.
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**(a) Recipient recordkeeping and reports**
(1) **In general** — Recipients of funds under this subchapter shall keep records that are sufficient to permit the preparation of reports required by this subchapter and to permit the tracing of funds to a level of expenditure adequate to ensure that the funds have not been spent unlawfully.
(2) **Records and reports regarding general performance** — Every such recipient shall maintain such records and submit such reports, in such form and containing such information, as the Secretary may require regarding the performance of programs and activities carried out under this subchapter. Such records and reports shall be submitted to the Secretary but shall not be required to be submitted more than once each quarter unless specifically requested by Congress or a committee of Congress, in which case an estimate regarding such information may be provided.
(3) **Maintenance of standardized records** — In order to allow for the preparation of the reports required under subsection (c), such recipients shall maintain standardized records for all individual participants and provide to the Secretary a sufficient number of such records to provide for an adequate analysis of the records.
(4) **Availability to the public**
(A) *In general* — Except as provided in subparagraph (B), records maintained by such recipients pursuant to this subsection shall be made available to the public upon request.
(B) *Exception* — Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to—
(i) information, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy; and
(ii) trade secrets, or commercial or financial information, that is—
(I) obtained from a person; and
(II) privileged or confidential.
(C) *Fees t
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**(a) In general** In accordance with chapter 5 of title 5, the Secretary may prescribe rules and regulations to carry out this subchapter, only to the extent necessary to administer and ensure compliance with the requirements of this subchapter. Such rules and regulations may include provisions making adjustments authorized by [section 6504 of title 31](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title31-section6504&num=0&edition=prelim). All such rules and regulations shall be published in the Federal Register at least 30 days prior to their effective dates. Copies of each such rule or regulation shall be transmitted to the appropriate committees of Congress on the date of such publication and shall contain, with respect to each material provision of such rule or regulation, a citation to the particular substantive section of law that is the basis for the provision.
**(b) Acquisition of certain property and services** The Secretary is authorized, in carrying out this subchapter, to accept, purchase, or lease in the name of the Department of Labor, and employ or dispose of in furtherance of the purposes of this subchapter, any money or property, real, personal, or mixed, tangible or intangible, received by gift, devise, bequest, or otherwise, and to accept voluntary and uncompensated services notwithstanding the provisions of [section 1342 of title 31](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title31-section1342&num=0&edition=prelim).
**(c) Authority to enter into certain agreements and to make certain expenditures** The Secretary may make such grants, enter into such contracts or agreements, establish such procedures, and make such payments, in installments and in advance or by way of reimbursement, or otherwise allocate or expen
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**(a) Review**
(1) **Petition** — With respect to any final order by the Secretary under [section 3246 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3246&num=0&edition=prelim) by which the Secretary awards, declines to award, or only conditionally awards, financial assistance under this subchapter, or any final order of the Secretary under [section 3246 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3246&num=0&edition=prelim) with respect to a corrective action or sanction imposed under [section 3244 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3244&num=0&edition=prelim), any party to a proceeding that resulted in such final order may obtain review of such final order in the United States Court of Appeals having jurisdiction over the applicant for or recipient of the funds involved, by filing a review petition within 30 days after the date of issuance of such final order.
(2) **Action on petition** — The clerk of the court shall transmit a copy of the review petition to the Secretary, who shall file the record on which the final order was entered as provided in [section 2112 of title 28](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title28-section2112&num=0&edition=prelim). The filing of a review petition shall not stay the order of the Secretary, unless the court orders a stay. Petitions filed under this subsection shall be heard expeditiously, if possible within 10 days after the date of filing of a reply to the petition.
(3) **Standard and scope of review** — No objection to the order of the Secretary shall be considered by the court unless the objection was specifically urged, in a timely manner, before the Secreta
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**(a) Native American programs** There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out [section 3221 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3221&num=0&edition=prelim) (not including subsection (k) of such section)—
(1) $46,082,000 for fiscal year 2015;
(2) $49,641,000 for fiscal year 2016;
(3) $50,671,000 for fiscal year 2017;
(4) $51,795,000 for fiscal year 2018;
(5) $53,013,000 for fiscal year 2019; and
(6) $54,137,000 for fiscal year 2020.
**(b) Migrant and seasonal farmworker programs** There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out [section 3222 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3222&num=0&edition=prelim)—
(1) $81,896,000 for fiscal year 2015;
(2) $88,222,000 for fiscal year 2016;
(3) $90,052,000 for fiscal year 2017;
(4) $92,050,000 for fiscal year 2018;
(5) $94,214,000 for fiscal year 2019; and
(6) $96,211,000 for fiscal year 2020.
**(c) Technical assistance** There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out [section 3223 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3223&num=0&edition=prelim)—
(1) $3,000,000 for fiscal year 2015;
(2) $3,232,000 for fiscal year 2016;
(3) $3,299,000 for fiscal year 2017;
(4) $3,372,000 for fiscal year 2018;
(5) $3,451,000 for fiscal year 2019; and
(6) $3,524,000 for fiscal year 2020.
**(d) Evaluations and research** There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out [section 3224 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3224&num=0&edition=prelim)—
(1) $91,000,000 for fiscal year 2015;
(2) $98,029,000 for fiscal year 2016;
(3) $100,063,000 for fiscal year 2017;
(4) $102,282,000 for fiscal year 20
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**(a) Definitions** In this section:
(1) **Existing program** — The term “existing program” means a program, designed to promote employee ownership, that exists on the date on which the Secretary is carrying out a responsibility authorized under this section.
(2) **Initiative** — The term “Initiative” means the Employee Ownership Initiative established under subsection (b).
(3) **New program** — The term “new program” means a program, designed to promote employee ownership, that does not exist on the date on which the Secretary is carrying out a responsibility authorized under this section.
(4) **Secretary** — The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Labor.
(5) **State** — The term “State” has the meaning given the term under [section 3102 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3102&num=0&edition=prelim).
**(b) Employee Ownership Initiative**
(1) **Establishment** — The Secretary shall establish within the Department of Labor an Employee Ownership Initiative to promote employee ownership.
(2) **Functions** — In carrying out the Initiative, the Secretary shall—
(A) support within the States existing programs designed to promote employee ownership; and
(B) facilitate within the States the formation of new programs designed to promote employee ownership.
(3) **Duties** — To carry out the functions enumerated in paragraph (2), the Secretary shall support new programs and existing programs by—
(A) making Federal grants authorized under subsection (d); and
(B)
(i) acting as a clearinghouse on techniques employed by new programs and existing programs within the States, and disseminating information relating to those techniques to the programs; or
(ii) funding projects for information gatherin
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**(a) In general** Whenever any applicant for financial assistance under this subchapter is dissatisfied because the Secretary has made a determination not to award financial assistance in whole or in part to such applicant, the applicant may request a hearing before an administrative law judge of the Department of Labor. A similar hearing may also be requested by any recipient for whom a corrective action has been required or a sanction has been imposed by the Secretary under [section 3244 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3244&num=0&edition=prelim).
**(b) Appeal** The decision of the administrative law judge shall constitute final action by the Secretary unless, within 20 days after receipt of the decision of the administrative law judge, a party dissatisfied with the decision or any part of the decision has filed exceptions with the Secretary specifically identifying the procedure, fact, law, or policy to which exception is taken. Any exception not specifically urged during the 20-day period shall be deemed to have been waived. After the 20-day period the decision of the administrative law judge shall become the final decision of the Secretary unless the Secretary, within 30 days after such filing, notifies the parties that the case involved has been accepted for review.
**(c) Time limit** Any case accepted for review by the Secretary under subsection (b) shall be decided within 180 days after such acceptance. If the case is not decided within the 180-day period, the decision of the administrative law judge shall become the final decision of the Secretary at the end of the 180-day period.
**(d) Additional requirement** The provisions of [section 3247 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=gra
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**(a) Benefits**
(1) **Wages**
(A) *In general* — Individuals in on-the-job training or individuals employed in activities under this subchapter shall be compensated at the same rates, including periodic increases, as trainees or employees who are similarly situated in similar occupations by the same employer and who have similar training, experience, and skills, and such rates shall be in accordance with applicable law, but in no event less than the higher of the rate specified in [section 206(a)(1) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section206/a/1&num=0&edition=prelim) or the applicable State or local minimum wage law.
(B) *Rule of construction* — The reference in subparagraph (A) to [section 206(a)(1) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section206/a/1&num=0&edition=prelim) shall not be applicable for individuals in territorial jurisdictions in which [section 206(a)(1) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section206/a/1&num=0&edition=prelim) does not apply.
(2) **Treatment of allowances, earnings, and payments** — Allowances, earnings, and payments to individuals participating in programs under this subchapter shall not be considered as income for the purposes of determining eligibility for and the amount of income transfer and in-kind aid furnished under any Federal or federally assisted program based on need, other than as provided under the Social Security Act ([42 U.S.C. 301](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section301&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.).
**(b) Labor standards**
(1) **Limitations on activities that impact wages of employees** — No funds provided under this subchapte
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