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Study on Housing for Civilian Naval Shipyard Workers

This bill directs the Department of Defense to study the feasibility, costs, and benefits of providing housing for civilian workers at specific naval shipyards. The aim is to assess if such housing solutions can improve recruitment and retention, and reduce commuting burdens, potentially impacting employment stability and local economies.
Key points
The Department of Defense will study the feasibility and costs of providing housing for shipyard workers.
The study will assess the impact of housing on worker availability, morale, and commuting burdens.
Options for deducting housing fees directly from employee paychecks will be explored.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3772
Sponsor: Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]
Process start date: 2025-06-05