Davis-Bacon Act Issues and Legislation During the 109th Congress

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States. President.

United States.

Construction industry.

Wages.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2006

Summary:

Reviews the Davis-Bacon Act of 1931, which requires that not less than the locally prevailing wage be paid to workers employed in Federal contract construction. Discusses debate surrounding Davis-Bacon, impact of Act, areas of continuing concern, other legislative issues in 109th Congress, and Presidential suspension of Davis-Bacon Act in time of national emergency

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of Congress Congressional Research Service Davis-Bacon Act

Publisher Number:

CRS-2006-DSP-0400

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