What does Preamble of Davis-Bacon Repeal Act do?

This bill proposes to repeal the wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Davis-Bacon Repeal Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Davis-Bacon Repeal Act

What does REPEAL OF DAVIS-BACON WAGE REQUIREMENTS. of Davis-Bacon Repeal Act do?

This section repeals Subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code. Any reference to a requirement under the repealed subchapter is declared null and void.

What does EFFECTIVE DATE AND LIMITATION. of Davis-Bacon Repeal Act do?

Section 2 of this Act, and the amendment it makes, will take effect 30 days after the Act's enactment. Existing contracts, or those made based on outstanding bid invitations, are exempt from the changes. Contracts 'in existence on the date that is 30 days after such date of enactment' are not affected. Contracts 'made pursuant to an invitation for bids outstanding on the date that is 30 days after such date of enactment' are also not affected.

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Davis-Bacon Repeal Act

Last updated: 4/30/2026 · Introduced: 4/30/2026

Author: Eric Burlison (R-MO)

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The bill repeals the wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act, eliminating Subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code.
Any references to the repealed wage requirements are declared null and void.
Existing contracts and those made based on outstanding bid invitations prior to the effective date are exempt from the changes made by the bill.

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Includes provisions on preamble, short title., and 2 more.

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