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- H.R.2720
H.R.2720: To repeal the Davis-Bacon Act and the Copeland Act.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Oct. 23, 1997
- Latest Major Action Nov. 7, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Repeals the Davis-Bacon Act (which requires that the locally prevailing wage rate be paid to various classes of laborers and mechanics working under federally-financed or federally-assisted contracts for construction, alteration, and repair of public buildings or public works). Repeals the Copeland Act (which requires the Secretary of Labor to regulate contractors and subcontractors engaged in the construction or repair of public buildings,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
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| Oct. 23, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Ron Paul (R-Texas) |