WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer issued the following statement regarding the release of President Donald Trump’s Fiscal Year 2026 Discretionary Budget Request:“President Trump’s first budget proposal reaffirms his unwavering commitment to putting American workers first, encouraging and empowering states to upskill their workers by expanding apprenticeship opportunities,” Secretary Chavez-DeRemer said. “Coming on the heels of multiple expectation-defying jobs reports, this budget will ignite even more growth by realigning and improving the Department of Labor’s critical mission while slashing costly red tape and allowing workers to keep more of their hard-earned money. The President is securing a prosperous future for all American workers from start to finish, beginning with a good-paying job all the way to ensuring a secure retirement.”