To repeal the wage rate requirements commonly known as the Davis-Bacon Act.
Sen. John McCain (R-AZ)Text
Proposed
On page _, between lines _ and _, insert the following:
SEC. __. REPEAL OF DAVIS-BACON WAGE REQUIREMENTS.
(a) In General.--Subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code, is repealed.
(b) Reference.--Any reference in any law to a wage requirement of subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code, shall after the date of the enactment of this Act be null and void.
(c) Effective Date and Limitation.--The amendments made by this section shall not affect any contract in existence on the date of enactment of this Act or made pursuant to invitation for bids outstanding on such date of enactment.
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Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3962)
June 21, 2011
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Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3962)
June 21, 2011
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3852)
June 16, 2011
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3847)
June 15, 2011
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3752)
June 14, 2011
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 412 proposed by Senator McCain.
June 9, 2011
Amendment SA 412 proposed by Senator McCain. (consideration: CR S3659-3660; text: CR S3659) To repeal the wage rate requirements commonly known as the Davis-Bacon Act.
June 9, 2011
Senate amendment submitted
June 7, 2011