H.R.8133

DPA Workforce and Skilled Labor Needs Act of 2026

Introduced·3/27/26

Federal HB8133 amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 to address workforce and skilled labor needs for national defense.

Federal HB8133 amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 to address workforce and skilled labor needs for national defense. It requires federal agencies to identify workforce gaps or skills gaps affecting the domestic industrial base's ability to supply materials and services for national defense. Agencies must include discussions on these gaps and recommendations for legislative or administrative actions in their annual reports. Funds may be directed towards recruiting, training, placing, or retaining workers in defense-critical occupations.

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History

Mar 27

House

Introduced in House

Mar 27

House

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.