H.R. 8133In committeeJobs & the economy
Bill lets defense production funds cover worker training too
Data as of July 12, 2026
HR 8133 lets agencies require defense-funded firms to spend some aid on worker training and requires annual skills-gap reports.35-second read · 4 questions answered below
Decoded
What does this do?
The bill updates the Defense Production Act of 1950 to require agencies to identify workforce skills gaps affecting defense-related production. It allows agencies to require companies receiving financial assistance to spend part of it on recruiting, training, or retaining workers in defense-critical jobs, with performance recordkeeping required. Agencies must also report annually on skills gaps and propose short- and long-term fixes, such as apprenticeships.
Who does it affect?
Companies receiving defense-related federal funding, and workers in defense-critical industries like manufacturing, engineering, and specialized trades.
Why does it matter?
The changes could shift how defense funding recipients allocate resources and increase reporting obligations for agencies overseeing defense production programs.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee — You are here
- House vote
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
DPA Workforce and Skilled Labor Needs Act of 2026
- Introduced:
- March 27, 2026
- Latest action:
- March 27, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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