; and (B) major equipment purchases. (7) Special projects budget The special projects budget described in paragraph (2)(C) shall be used for the purposes of allocating funds for the construction of new facilities, major equipment purchases, and staffing in rural areas or areas described in section 330(b)(3) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254b(b)(3) ), including areas designated as health professional shortage areas (as defined in section 332(a) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254e(a) )), and to address health disparities, including racial, ethnic, national origin, primary language use, age, disability, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), geography, or socioeconomic health disparities. (8) Reserve fund The reserve fund described in paragraph (2)(G) shall be used to respond to the costs of an epidemic, pandemic, natural disaster, or other such health emergency, or market-shift adjustments related to patient volume. (9) Construction compliance Expenditures from each component of the national health budget, including construction, shall expand accessibility for persons with disabilities to achieve full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq. ). Any project funded through the national budget shall at least meet the new construction standards under such Act. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Capital expenditures The term capital expenditures means expenses for the purchase, lease, construction, or renovation of capital facilities and for major equipment. (2) Health professional education expenditures The term health professional education expenditures means expenditures in hospitals and other health care facilities to cover costs associated with teaching and related research activities, including the impact of workforce recruitment, retention, and diversity on patient outcomes. 602. Temporary worker assistance (a) In general For up to 5 years following the date on which benefits are first available under section 106(a), at