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H.R.3229: Livable Wage Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced March 29, 1996
- Latest Major Action April 4, 1996
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Livable Wage Act - Prohibits Federal executive agencies from entering into any contract which does not require that the wages and benefits paid under that Federal contract (and its subcontracts) be greater than the poverty line for a family of four in the local area. Makes such wage requirement inapplicable to: (1) bona fide job training or apprenticeship programs; or (2) contracts with businesses with 50 or fewer employees.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.
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March 29, 1996 |
Introduced in the House by Bruce F. Vento (D-Minn.) |