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Support for Training and Employment in the Defense Sector

This bill allows federal funds to be used for training and hiring workers in industries critical to national defense. It aims to create more job opportunities and apprenticeships by addressing labor shortages in the defense sector.
Key points
Identifying labor and skill shortages within the defense industry.
Using government grants to recruit, train, and retain workers.
Creating new apprenticeship and vocational training programs.
Requiring performance tracking for workers trained with these funds.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
DPA Workforce and Skilled Labor Needs Act of 2026
Print number: HR 8133
Sponsor: Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6]
Process start date: 2026-03-27