H.R.5053

Protecting Public Naval Shipyards Act of 2025

Introduced·8/26/25

Prohibits workforce reductions at public shipyards due to spending cuts or reprogramming of funds.

The Protecting Public Naval Shipyards Act of 2025 aims to safeguard the workforce at public shipyards from reductions due to spending cuts, reprogramming of funds, or the probationary status of employees. This includes positions such as welders, pipefitters, shipfitters, radiological technicians, engineers, apprentices, and others supporting shipyard operations and infrastructure. The act does not restrict the Secretary of Defense's authority to manage workforce issues related to misconduct or poor performance.

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Armed Services Committee
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History

Aug 26, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Aug 26, 2025

House

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.