HR-1319 : Still Just a Bill

Davis-Bacon Repeal Act

This bill 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).

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

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-02-22IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.House floor actions
2019-02-22IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

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

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