S-2617 : Still Just a Bill


Davis-Bacon Repeal Act - Repeals the Davis-Bacon Act (which requires that the locally prevailing wage rate be paid to various classes of laborers and mechanics working under federally-financed or federally-assisted contracts for construction, alteration, and repair of public buildings or public works).

States that references in any law to a wage requirement of the Davis-Bacon Act after enactment of this Act shall be null and void.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2014-07-16IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Senate
2014-07-16IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Labor and Employment
Related Subjects
  • Building construction
  • Government buildings, facilities, and property
  • Labor standards
  • Public contracts and procurement
  • Wages and earnings
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