Congress moves to block Defense Department hiring freezes and layoffs at public shipyards in 2026
This bill is in the early stages of the legislative process and is currently sitting with the House Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. No action has been taken on the bill since December 2025, which means it has been stalled for about six months. Most bills do not receive a committee vote, and this proposal must be reviewed by these committees before it can move forward.
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Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Announcement of the Public Shipyard Workforce Protection Act and its provisions barring use of FY2026 funds for hiring freezes, reductions in force, or unjustified hiring delays at public naval shipyards.
Press release detailing the Public Shipyard Workforce Protection Act and its intent to prevent hiring freezes, reductions in force, or unjustified hiring delays at public naval shipyards using FY2026 funds.
Covers related legislation to shield public shipyard jobs from hiring freezes and mass layoffs; useful background but focused on a Senate measure rather than H.R. 6793.
No votes or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Public Shipyard Workforce Protection Act of 2025
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