What does Preamble of DPA Workforce and Skilled Labor Needs Act of 2026 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Defense Production Act of 1950. The stated purpose is to address workforce and skilled labor needs for the national defense. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 27, 2026, by Mr. Casten.

What does SHORT TITLE. of DPA Workforce and Skilled Labor Needs Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the DPA Workforce and Skilled Labor Needs Act of 2026.

What does USE OF FUNDS FOR SKILLED LABOR. of DPA Workforce and Skilled Labor Needs Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950. Federal agencies with delegated authority under the Act must identify workforce and skills gaps affecting the domestic industrial base's ability to meet objectives outlined in section 2(b). Agencies providing financial assistance under titles I or this title may direct a portion of the assistance to be used for recruiting, training, placing, or retaining workers in defense-critical occupations. Entities receiving financial assistance must maintain records of performance standards for workers recruited, trained, placed, or retained using the assistance. Agencies must include a discussion of workforce gap identification and the use of funds in their annual report to the Defense Production Act Committee. The annual report must also include recommendations for reducing workforce gaps and skills gaps, including workforce training programs and apprenticeships.

What does SHORT TITLE CORRECTION. of DPA Workforce and Skilled Labor Needs Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the first undesignated section of the Defense Production Act of 1950. The amendment involves correcting a citation within the Act. The correction modifies the phrase 'cited as `the Defense''' to 'cited as the `Defense'''.

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DPA Workforce and Skilled Labor Needs Act of 2026

Last updated: 3/27/2026 · Introduced: 3/27/2026

Author: Sean Casten (D-IL)

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The bill directs federal agencies to identify workforce and skills gaps impacting the domestic industrial base and to use funds to recruit, train, place, or retain workers in defense-critical occupations.
Entities receiving financial assistance under this act must track performance standards for workers whose training or placement is funded.
Federal agencies must annually report on workforce gap identification, funding use, and recommendations for workforce training programs and apprenticeships to the Defense Production Act Committee.

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