This bill seeks to eliminate the federal wage requirements established by the Davis-Bacon Act. Specifically, it repeals Subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code , which mandates prevailing wages for federal construction contracts, thereby rendering any legal references to these requirements null and void. The repeal is scheduled to take effect 30 days after the date of enactment . However, it includes important limitations, ensuring that the new provisions will not affect any contracts already in existence or any invitations for bids that are outstanding on that effective date, providing a transition period for ongoing projects.
This bill seeks to eliminate the federal wage requirements established by the Davis-Bacon Act. Specifically, it repeals Subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code , which mandates prevailing wages for federal construction contracts, thereby rendering any legal references to these requirements null and void. The repeal is scheduled to take effect 30 days after the date of enactment . However, it includes important limitations, ensuring that the new provisions will not affect any contracts already in existence or any invitations for bids that are outstanding on that effective date, providing a transition period for ongoing projects.