Washington, April 1 -- Congressman Sean Casten issued the following press release:
U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) introduced the DPA Workforce and Skilled Labor Needs Act of 2026, legislation that allows available funds to be used to recruit, train, or place workers in defense-critical occupations, ensuring that U.S. businesses have the necessary resources to fulfill production needs under the Defense Production Act (DPA).
"Ensuring the federal government stands ready to meet any skilled labor needs required to support the national defense of the United States is of the utmost importance," said Rep. Sean Casten. "This bill addresses the current gap between need and ability by directing federal agencies to assess existing workforce c...