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US HB5053
Bill
Status
8/26/2025
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Pappas
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AI Summary
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Exempts public shipyard workers from hiring freezes and workforce reductions related to spending cuts, fund reprogramming, or employee probationary status
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Protected positions include welders, pipefitters, shipfitters, engineers, mechanics, painters, radiological technicians, apprentices, and staff supporting nuclear maintenance, workforce development, and infrastructure operations
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Covers positions supporting implementation of the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program
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Preserves Secretary of Defense authority to manage workforce in cases of misconduct or poor performance
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Introduced August 26, 2025 by Rep. Pappas (D-NH) and Rep. Kiggans (R-VA); referred to Armed Services and Oversight and Government Reform committees
Legislative Description
Protecting Public Naval Shipyards Act of 2025
Armed forces and national security
Last Action
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.
8/26/2025