HR5053Referred to Committee

Protecting Public Naval Shipyards Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-08-26
Introduced
4
Cosponsors
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Chris Pappas
Chris Pappas
Democrat · NH · Representative
Votes with party: 92.6% (605 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (4)

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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.

2025-08-26

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would protect the Navy's publicly owned shipyards from being privatized or having their work contracted out to private companies, keeping shipbuilding and repair operations under direct government control. The measure aims to preserve jobs at government shipyards and ensure the military maintains control over critical naval construction and maintenance work rather than relying on private contractors. It affects Navy workers, shipyard employees, and the defense industry's ability to bid on naval shipbuilding contracts.

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Armed Forces and National Security
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