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Protecting Worker Wages on Army Corps Projects

This act aims to ensure that contractor employees on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects are paid according to prevailing local wage rates. It introduces clearer guidelines for Corps districts, speeds up complaint resolution, and increases transparency of wage data, protecting workers from underpayment.
Key points
Establishes uniform guidance for the Army Corps of Engineers to ensure proper payment of prevailing wages to contractor employees.
Directs Army Corps districts to investigate worker wage complaints within 30 days.
Makes contractor payroll reports publicly available, increasing transparency and oversight.
Aims to prevent underpayment of wages through misclassification of job roles.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6010
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Process start date: 2021-11-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protect Our Workers Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6010.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-11-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes uniform guidance for the Army Corps of Engineers to ensure proper payment of prevailing wages to contractor employees.
  • Directs Army Corps districts to investigate worker wage complaints within 30 days.
  • Makes contractor payroll reports publicly available, increasing transparency and oversight.
  • Aims to prevent underpayment of wages through misclassification of job roles.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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