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Repealing Prevailing Wage Requirements for Federal Construction Projects.

This bill eliminates the federal requirement (Davis-Bacon Act) for contractors to pay "prevailing wages" to workers on government-funded construction projects. This change could potentially lower the cost of future public works projects, but it also removes a mandatory wage floor for laborers and mechanics working on these contracts. The repeal takes effect 30 days after enactment, but existing contracts are unaffected.
Key points
Eliminates the mandatory "prevailing wage" requirement for workers on new federal construction contracts.
Potential reduction in costs for taxpayer-funded public infrastructure projects.
The repeal does not affect contracts already in existence or those currently under outstanding bids.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_3941
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Process start date: 2024-03-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Davis-Bacon Repeal Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3941.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-03-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Eliminates the mandatory "prevailing wage" requirement for workers on new federal construction contracts.
  • Potential reduction in costs for taxpayer-funded public infrastructure projects.
  • The repeal does not affect contracts already in existence or those currently under outstanding bids.
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 Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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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