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The Senate Committee on Appropriations has approved a fiscal year (FY) 2025 funding level of $129 million for the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB). The RRB appreciates the Committee’s mark, which is notably higher than the House’s proposed spending level. But it should be noted that Congress cut the RRB’s budget for FY 2024, which has severely impacted agency operations.

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RRB Reaffirms Commitment to Accessibility for LEP Customers

In recognition of yesterday’s 24th anniversary of the issuance of Executive Order 13166, “Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency,” the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is reaffirming the agency’s fundamental commitment to ensuring program accessibility to all individuals, including people with limited English proficiency (LEP).

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Proposed Funding Level Will Severely Impact RRB Customer Service & Operations

The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies has released its funding bill for fiscal year (FY) 25. When the Railroad Retirement Board’s (RRB) budget for FY 24 was finalized (six months into the year), the approved budget was $126 million, reflecting a $2 million decrease from FY 23. The agency, already understaffed, was forced to implement a hiring freeze and make wholesale budget cuts.