What does Preamble of Davis-Bacon Repeal Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To repeal the wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act,' aims to repeal the wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act. The bill was introduced in the Senate on April 30, 2026.

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 subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code, in any law or requirement 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 contracts made based on outstanding bid invitations, are exempt from the changes. A contract is considered 'existing' if it is in place 30 days after enactment.

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Davis-Bacon Repeal Act

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

Author: Mike Lee (R-UT)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill eliminates federal requirements for contractors and subcontractors working on federally funded or federally assisted construction projects to pay laborers and mechanics the locally prevailing wages.
The repeal of these wage requirements will apply to all future contracts, except those already in place or based on pending bid invitations at the time of enactment.
The changes made by this bill will become effective 30 days after its enactment.

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

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