Grants to assist low-income women and survivors of domestic violence in obtaining qualified domestic relations orders

(a) Authorization of grant awards The Secretary of Labor, acting through the Director of the Women’s Bureau and in conjunction with the Assistant Secretary of the Employee Benefits Security Administration, shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities to enable such entities to assist low-income women and survivors of domestic violence in obtaining qualified domestic relations orders and ensuring that those women actually obtain the benefits to which they are entitled through those orders. (b) Definition of eligible entity In this section, the term eligible entity means a community-based organization with proven experience and expertise in serving women and the financial and retirement needs of women. (c) Application An eligible entity that desires to receive a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary of Labor at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary of Labor may require. (d) Minimum grant amount The Secretary of Labor shall award grants under this section in amounts of not less than $250,000. (e) Use of funds An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant funds to develop programs to offer help to low-income women or survivors of domestic violence who need assistance in preparing, obtaining, and effectuating a qualified domestic relations order. (f) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 and each succeeding fiscal year.