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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).

References in any law to a requirement under the Davis-Bacon Act shall be null and void.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-10-17IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Senate
2019-10-17IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary 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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