This bill would repeal the Davis-Bacon Act's wage requirements, which currently mandate that workers on federal construction projects be paid prevailing wages based on local standards. The legislation would eliminate the wage protections established under this 1931 law, potentially allowing federal contractors to pay lower wages on government-funded construction projects. The bill would take effect 30 days after enactment but would not apply to construction contracts already in existence or to projects for which bid invitations have already been issued at that time. No specific funding is allocated because this bill eliminates requirements rather than creating new programs. Supporters argue it could reduce costs on federal construction projects, while opponents contend it would lower wages for construction workers on government-funded work.
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