Protecting Public Naval Shipyards Act of 2025

# Protecting Public Naval Shipyards Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Does** The Protecting Public Naval Shipyards Act of 2025 would establish legal protections and requirements for publicly-owned naval shipyards operated by the U.S. Navy. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this title typically aim to prevent the privatization or outsourcing of naval shipyard operations and to maintain government control over these facilities. **Who It Affects** This legislation would directly impact the Navy's shipyard workforce (both civilian employees and the facilities themselves), defense contractors who may bid for naval work, and potentially taxpayers who fund naval operations.

The bill was introduced by Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, whose state is home to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. **Current Status** As of now, the bill remains in committee and has not advanced further in the legislative process. This means it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. To get a complete picture of the bill's specific provisions, you would need to review the full legislative text on Congress.gov, as the summary information provided here is limited.