This proposed legislation, known as the "Davis-Bacon Repeal Act," aims to eliminate the prevailing wage requirements mandated by the Davis-Bacon Act. It specifically repeals Subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code, which contains these wage provisions. The bill also stipulates that any references to these repealed requirements in other laws will become null and void. The Act is designed to take effect 30 days after its enactment. An important limitation is included, stating that the repeal will not impact any contracts already in existence on the effective date. Additionally, contracts made pursuant to an invitation for bids outstanding on that date will also remain unaffected by the repeal.
This proposed legislation, known as the "Davis-Bacon Repeal Act," aims to eliminate the prevailing wage requirements mandated by the Davis-Bacon Act. It specifically repeals Subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code, which contains these wage provisions. The bill also stipulates that any references to these repealed requirements in other laws will become null and void. The Act is designed to take effect 30 days after its enactment. An important limitation is included, stating that the repeal will not impact any contracts already in existence on the effective date. Additionally, contracts made pursuant to an invitation for bids outstanding on that date will also remain unaffected by the repeal.