Bill > S2648

This bill aims to protect the workforce at public naval shipyards by preventing any workforce reductions or hiring freezes, regardless of budget cuts, fund reprogramming, or employee probationary status. The bill specifically protects a wide range of positions, including welders, pipefitters, shipfitters, radiological technicians and engineers, apprentices, mechanics, painters, and workers supporting infrastructure maintenance, workforce development, and the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program. While comprehensive in its protection, the bill does not limit the Secretary of Defense's ability to manage the workforce in cases of employee misconduct or poor performance. The legislation appears designed to ensure stability and continuity in the critical maintenance and technical workforce at public naval shipyards, which play a crucial role in maintaining and refurbishing the United States Navy's fleet of ships.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2648/all-info