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BillHR 8133 · 119

DPA Workforce and Skilled Labor Needs Act of 2026

Introduced
Mar 27, 2026
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
Mar 27, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the Defense Production Act to assess and address workforce and skilled labor needs, Funds efforts to support the development of skilled labor.

Sponsored By

Sean Casten
Democrat · Illinois · House

Bill Journey

  1. Mar 27, 2026
  3. Mar 27, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

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    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

Affects the US defense industry workforce, particularly skilled laborers, by potentially leading to increased funding and support for their development and training.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMoney & Economy
CommitteeCommittee on Financial Services
IntroducedMar 27, 2026
Last UpdatedMar 27, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Subjects
  • Economy

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.