Proposal:Adjusting Davis-Bacon for Inflation Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 118th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HR 144
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	118
Status	Archived — 118th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Adjusting Davis-Bacon for Inflation Act

This bill increases from $2,000 to $50,000 the threshold above which the prevailing wage requirements apply to federal or District of Columbia government contracts involving the construction, alteration, or repair of public buildings or public works. These requirements generally ensure that workers are paid the prevailing local wage where such projects takes place.

Bill Title

Adjusting Davis-Bacon for Inflation Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2023-01-09: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
• 2023-01-09: Introduced in House
• 2023-01-09: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.