Adjusting Davis-Bacon for Inflation Act This bill increases from $2,000 to $50,000 the threshold above which the prevailing wage requirements apply to federal or District of Columbia government contracts involving the construction, alteration, or repair of public buildings or public works. These requirements generally ensure that workers are paid the prevailing local wage where such projects takes place.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Labor and Employment
Building constructionDistrict of ColumbiaGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyPublic contracts and procurementWages and earnings
Adjusting Davis-Bacon for Inflation Act
USA118th CongressHR-144| House
| Updated: 1/9/2023
Adjusting Davis-Bacon for Inflation Act This bill increases from $2,000 to $50,000 the threshold above which the prevailing wage requirements apply to federal or District of Columbia government contracts involving the construction, alteration, or repair of public buildings or public works. These requirements generally ensure that workers are paid the prevailing local wage where such projects takes place.