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H.R.370: Livable Wage Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Jan. 7, 1997
- Latest Major Action Jan. 16, 1997
- 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.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.
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| Jan. 7, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Bruce F. Vento (D-Minn.) |