Authorization of appropriations; distribution of funds

(a) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Labor to carry out this Act— (1) $200,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; (2) $210,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; (3) $220,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; (4) $230,000,000 for fiscal year 2029; and (5) $240,000,000 for fiscal year 2030. (b) Distribution of funds Of the amounts appropriated under subsection (a), the Secretary of Labor shall use— (1) 45 percent of such amount to award grants under section 3; (2) 45 percent of such amount to award grants under section 4; (3) 5 percent of such amount to carry out evaluation activities under section 5(b); and (4) 5 percent of such amount to fund the Advisory Board under section 6.