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119-s-4477119th CongressWALLET

Davis-Bacon Repeal Act

Sponsored By: Senator Lee, Mike [R-UT]

Introduced

Summary

This bill would repeal the Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements for federal construction projects. It would also void references to those wage rules across other federal laws.

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  • Construction workers: Workers on federal construction projects would no longer be covered by Davis-Bacon wage floors, changing the federal wage baseline for those jobs.
  • Federal contractors and agencies: Agencies and contractors would not have to include Davis-Bacon wage determinations in new contracts, which changes bidding and payroll compliance for federal projects.
  • Transition rules: Any contract in effect or any invitation for bids outstanding 30 days after enactment would remain subject to the old Davis-Bacon rules, creating a 30-day transition window.

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Repeal of Davis-Bacon wage rules

This bill would repeal the federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage law 30 days after enactment. It would also void references to those wage rules in other laws or regulations. Contracts in existence on the 30th day and bids outstanding on that day would not be affected. If enacted, contractors and subcontractors on federal construction projects could face lower required wages and lower labor costs. Workers on those projects could lose Davis-Bacon wage protections and related enforcement.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Lee, Mike [R-UT]

UT • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 4/30/2026

  • Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 4/30/2026

  • Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]

    WI • R

    Sponsored 4/30/2026

  • Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]

    OK • R

    Sponsored 4/30/2026

  • Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 4/30/2026

  • Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 4/30/2026

  • Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]

    IA • R

    Sponsored 4/30/2026

  • Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 4/30/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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