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Protecting Public Shipyard Jobs: Ban on Layoffs and Hiring Freezes.

This law aims to protect the job stability of federal civilian employees working at public military shipyards. It prohibits the Department of Defense from using appropriated funds in fiscal year 2026 to carry out layoffs, hiring freezes, or unjustified delays in filling vacancies at these shipyards. This provides greater employment security for defense sector workers and stabilizes local economies.
Key points
Prohibits the Department of Defense from using funds to carry out reductions in force (layoffs) at public shipyards during fiscal year 2026.
Bans hiring freezes and unjustified delays in filling vacant federal civilian positions at public shipyards.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6793
Sponsor: Rep. Goodlander, Maggie [D-NH-2]
Process start date: 2025-12-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Public Shipyard Workforce Protection Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6793.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-12-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits the Department of Defense from using funds to carry out reductions in force (layoffs) at public shipyards during fiscal year 2026.
  • Bans hiring freezes and unjustified delays in filling vacant federal civilian positions at public shipyards.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Goodlander, Maggie [D-NH-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Labor Security