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RepublicanBill · S. 4477· Senate(119-S-4477)

Davis-Bacon Repeal Act

Rep. Lee
Age: 55 years
Utah
Introduced
4/30/2026
Last activity
4/30/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsored by
Mike Lee
Cosponsors
Republican - 8Democrat - 0
Labor and Employment
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Davis-Bacon Repeal Act," aims to repeal the wage requirements currently found in the Davis-Bacon Act. Specifically, it seeks to repeal Subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40 of the United States Code. Once passed, any references or requirements under that subchapter will become null and void. The changes are set to take effect 30 days after the bill is enacted. However, the repeal will not apply to existing contracts or bids that are outstanding 30 days after enactment.

Yes

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+5

    The bill reduces labor cost compliance requirements for companies seeking government contracts.

  • Does this make it easier to run a small business?+4

    Removing Davis-Bacon wage mandates reduces labor costs for businesses bidding on federal contracts.

The opposite

  • Would union members be better off under this?-8

    The bill eliminates the requirement for contractors to pay the prevailing wage, which directly impacts union wage standards.

  • Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise?-7

    The repeal removes prevailing wage requirements that strengthen worker protections on federal construction projects.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-5

    The removal of prevailing wage requirements may reduce wage levels for construction workers in low-income brackets.