Pay Our Public Shipyard Workers Act
Pay Our Public Shipyard Workers Act
Plain Language Summary
# Pay Our Public Shipyard Workers Act (HR 5680) — Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill would ensure that civilian and military workers at U.S. public shipyards continue to receive their paychecks if the federal government shuts down during fiscal years 2026 or 2027. Currently, during a government shutdown, many federal workers stop receiving pay until Congress passes a new budget. This bill would provide temporary funding specifically to keep shipyard workers paid until either Congress passes a full budget or January 1, 2027, whichever comes first. **Who It Affects:** The bill directly affects employees at U.S. Navy and Department of Defense public shipyards, including both civilian workers and military personnel stationed there.
These shipyards are critical for building and maintaining naval vessels. Indirectly, it protects the continuity of work on important defense projects that depend on an uninterrupted workforce. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Rep. Maggie Goodlander (D-NH) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. It has not advanced to become law.
CRS Official Summary
Pay Our Public Shipyard Workers ActThis bill provides continuing appropriations to pay public shipyard workers during any period in which interim or full-year appropriations for FY2026 or FY2027 are not in effect (i.e., a government shutdown).Specifically, the bill provides continuing appropriations to provide pay and allowances to civilian and military public shipyard workers who work during the government shutdown.If a government shutdown occurs, the bill provides the continuing appropriations until the earlier of (1) the enactment into law of specified appropriations legislation, or (2) January 1, 2027.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.