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Proposal:Davis-Bacon Repeal Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Bill HR 1319
Type of Legislation House Bill
Congress 116
Source View original on Congress.gov
Geographic Scope
National

Description

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.

Bill Title

Davis-Bacon Repeal Act

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2019-02-22: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • 2019-02-22: Introduced in House
  • 2019-02-22: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

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

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