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Davis-Bacon Repeal Act

USA119th CongressHR-8602| House 
| Updated: 4/30/2026
Eric Burlison

Eric Burlison

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (1)
Barry Moore (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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 The bill also stipulates that any references to these repealed requirements in other laws will become null and void.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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1319
Davis-Bacon Repeal Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2218
Davis-Bacon Repeal Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-720
Davis-Bacon Repeal Act
Apr 30, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4477
Introduced in Senate
Apr 30, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 30, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1319
    Davis-Bacon Repeal Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2218
    Davis-Bacon Repeal Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-720
    Davis-Bacon Repeal Act


  • April 30, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4477
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 30, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 30, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Related Bills

  • S 119-4477: Davis-Bacon Repeal Act

Davis-Bacon Repeal Act

USA119th CongressHR-8602| House 
| Updated: 4/30/2026
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 The bill also stipulates that any references to these repealed requirements in other laws will become null and void.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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1319
Davis-Bacon Repeal Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2218
Davis-Bacon Repeal Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-720
Davis-Bacon Repeal Act
Apr 30, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4477
Introduced in Senate
Apr 30, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 30, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1319
    Davis-Bacon Repeal Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2218
    Davis-Bacon Repeal Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-720
    Davis-Bacon Repeal Act


  • April 30, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4477
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 30, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 30, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Eric Burlison

Eric Burlison

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (1)
Barry Moore (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

Labor and Employment

Related Bills

  • S 119-4477: Davis-Bacon Repeal Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted