Partial Spending Deal Would Cut EEOC Funding $20 Million In FY 2026

January 8, 2026

What's New

Congressional negotiators have reached a bipartisan deal to fund the EEOC at $435.4 million for fiscal year 2026. The funding level is the same as that requested by the White House, but nearly $20 million (4.3%) less than last year’s budget.

The agreement could be voted on by the House this week, with Senate action expected soon.

Notably, the deal does not address the Administration’s proposal to shift enforcement of Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act from the Labor Department’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to EEOC.

What It Means

If enacted, the agreement would ensure uninterrupted EEOC operations for the rest of the fiscal year, giving agency leaders time to advance policy priorities. However, funding for the Department of Labor (including agencies like OFCCP) and other workplace regulators remains unresolved, with a deadline looming on January 30.

What You Should Do

CWC members can track the status of FY 2026 spending legislation using this resource.

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