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HR8602Referred to Committee

Davis-Bacon Repeal Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-04-30
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Eric Burlison
Eric Burlison
Republican · MO · Representative

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-04-30

Bill Summary

The proposal would eliminate the requirement that workers on federal construction projects be paid prevailing wages (the standard wage rates in their area). This would likely reduce labor costs for federal construction projects but could lower wages for construction workers on those projects. The change would affect construction companies bidding on federal contracts and the workers they employ.

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