Job Corps Voices: Labor Eyes Student Survey Continuation

2026-06270 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Job Corps Health Questionnaire

The Department of Labor wants to keep using the Job Corps Health Questionnaire to learn about applicants’ medical needs. They’re asking for your thoughts on this paperwork by June 1, 2026, aiming to keep things simple and clear without extra hassle. This helps make sure Job Corps can support students’ health while keeping paperwork light and easy.

2026-05700 — Revised Schedule of Remuneration for the Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Servicemembers (UCX) Program That Reflects the Military Pay Increase Effective

Starting January 1, 2026, military veterans filing for unemployment benefits under the UCX program will see updated pay rates that match the new military pay raise. This change helps states calculate benefits more accurately when official military discharge papers aren’t available. If you’re an ex-servicemember filing a first claim after this date, your benefits could reflect these higher pay rates!

2026-05683 — Agency Information Collection Activities for Application for Prevailing Wage Determination; Comment Request

The Department of Labor wants to keep using its forms for employers to request wage info for foreign workers, but they’re asking for your thoughts before extending the approval. No changes to the forms, so no new costs or hassles, just a chance to speak up by May 26, 2026. This helps keep paperwork easy and clear for businesses hiring workers from other countries.

2026-05204 — Agency Information Collection Activities for H-2B Foreign Labor Certification Program; Comment Request

The Department of Labor wants to update and renew the forms used in the H-2B Foreign Labor Certification Program, which helps employers hire temporary non-agricultural workers from other countries. They plan to get rid of one form that’s no longer needed to make things easier and reduce paperwork. Employers and the public can send their thoughts by May 18, 2026, so changes can be smooth and less costly.

2025-14510 — Temporary Suspension of H-2A Certification Fees

Starting September 2, 2025, the Department of Labor is pausing H-2A certification fees to switch from paper checks to electronic payments. Employers applying for H-2A temporary work visas won’t have to pay fees during this break, but any bills sent before the pause still need to be paid on time. This change makes paying easier and more modern, with updates coming later on when fees start again.

2025-12910 — Labor Certification Process for the Temporary Employment of Foreign Workers in Agriculture in the United States: Adverse Effect Wage Rate Updates for Non-Range Occupations

The Department of Labor just updated the minimum wages that farmers must pay temporary foreign farm workers (H-2A workers) for certain jobs outside livestock herding. These new wage rates help protect U.S. workers by making sure everyone gets fair pay. The changes kick in soon and affect employers hiring seasonal farm workers across various states.

Previous: 2026-06322 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Survey of State Government Research and Development

The Census Bureau is asking for approval to keep running its Survey of State Government Research and Development, which collects info from governors, mayors, and state agencies about their R&D activities. This survey helps the government understand how states invest in science and tech, with no changes to the process or extra costs. If you’re involved in state government, you might be asked to share data soon, and there’s a 30-day window to send in your comments.

Next: 2026-06325 — Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Order, Finding, or Suspended Investigation; Advance Notification of Sunset Review

Every five years, the U.S. checks if certain import taxes on products like steel nails and pigments from countries like China, India, and Korea should continue. These reviews, starting in May 2026, decide if the taxes stop unfair pricing or subsidies and protect American businesses. If the taxes end, prices might drop, but U.S. companies could face more competition.