S. 4477: Davis-Bacon Repeal Act
This bill, titled the Davis-Bacon Repeal Act, aims to repeal the wage requirements established by the Davis-Bacon Act. The Davis-Bacon Act currently mandates that contractors and subcontractors working on federally funded or assisted construction projects pay their laborers and mechanics at least the local prevailing wages.
Key Provisions
- The bill proposes to eliminate the section of U.S. law that outlines these wage requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act.
- Once enacted, any references to the wage standards set by the Davis-Bacon Act would become null and void, meaning they would no longer be legally required.
- The changes stipulated by this bill would take effect 30 days after it is signed into law.
- However, the repeal would not impact existing contracts that are in place or contracts made in response to bid invitations that are current at the time the repeal takes effect.
Impact and Implications
The repeal of the Davis-Bacon wage requirements could affect wages for workers on government-funded construction projects. Proponents may argue it could lead to lower labor costs for contractors and potentially incentivize more bids on government projects, while critics might assert that it could result in lower wages for laborers and negatively impact labor standards in the construction industry.
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Sponsors
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Actions
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| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Apr. 30, 2026 | Introduced in Senate |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
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