Public Shipyard Workforce Protection Act of 2025
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to protect the workforce at public shipyards operated by the Department of Defense. It prevents the Department of Defense from using appropriated funds to implement hiring freezes, workforce reductions, or delays in filling vacant positions at these shipyards without a valid justification. The goal is to safeguard jobs and maintain operational capacity at these facilities. This legislation focuses specifically on fiscal year 2026.
Key provisions
- Prohibits hiring freezes at public shipyards.
- Prohibits workforce reductions at public shipyards.
- Prohibits delays in filling vacant civilian positions at public shipyards.
- Applies to funds authorized for the Department of Defense.
- Specifically targets fiscal year 2026.
- Relates to public shipyards operated by the Department of Defense.
Who is affected
- Department of Defense
- Public Shipyard Employees
- Federal Civilian Employees
- Shipyard Workers
Notable changes
- Creates a restriction on how Department of Defense funds can be used at public shipyards.
- Requires justification for hiring freezes, reductions, or delays.
Fiscal impact
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