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DPA Workforce and Skilled Labor Needs Act of 2026

4/14/2026, 1:59 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8133

The bill titled "To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to address workforce and skilled labor needs for the national defense, and for other purposes," designated as H.R. 8133 in the 119th Congress and introduced on March 27, 2026 seeks to make modifications to the Defense Production Act of 1950 related to workforce and skilled labor requirements for national defense. Specific details regarding key provisions or additional directives are not provided in the context.

Current Status of Bill HR 8133

Bill HR 8133 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 27, 2026. Bill HR 8133 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 27, 2026.  Bill HR 8133's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of March 27, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8133

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8133

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8133

To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to address workforce and skilled labor needs for the national defense, and for other purposes.
To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to address workforce and skilled labor needs for the national defense, and for other purposes.

Comments

Esmeralda Lanier profile image

Esmeralda Lanier

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8 days ago

I don't think this bill is the right choice for our country. It seems like it could have some negative consequences for our workforce. How will this bill impact small businesses in rural areas?

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8133

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