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Bill to Nullify Davis-Bacon Act Regulation Updates

This bill aims to cancel recent updates to regulations governing wages on federal construction projects. If passed, it means the rules for worker pay on these projects would revert to their state before August 2023. This could impact how much construction workers earn and the overall cost of government-funded projects.
Key points
Nullifies updates to the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulation concerning wages on federal construction projects.
Reverts to previous rules for worker pay on government-funded construction.
May affect construction worker wages and the cost of public infrastructure projects.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4148
Sponsor: Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11]
Process start date: 2025-06-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To provide that the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulation" shall have no force or effect.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4148.

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 2025-06-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Nullifies updates to the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulation concerning wages on federal construction projects.
  • Reverts to previous rules for worker pay on government-funded construction.
  • May affect construction worker wages and the cost of public infrastructure projects.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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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