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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulation".
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Summary of Bill HJRES 103
Bill 118 hjres 103, also known as the "Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to 'Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulation'", is a piece of legislation that aims to challenge a rule proposed by the Department of Labor regarding the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulation.
The Davis-Bacon Act, passed in 1931, requires contractors and subcontractors working on federally funded construction projects to pay their workers the prevailing wage in the area. The Department of Labor's proposed rule seeks to update and modernize the regulations governing the implementation of the Davis-Bacon Act.
However, some members of Congress believe that the proposed rule may have negative implications for workers and the construction industry. As a result, Bill 118 hjres 103 seeks to disapprove of the Department of Labor's rule under the Congressional Review Act, which allows Congress to overturn regulations issued by federal agencies. If passed, this bill would effectively nullify the Department of Labor's proposed rule and prevent it from being implemented. Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to protect workers and ensure fair wages in the construction industry, while opponents may argue that the rule is necessary for updating and streamlining regulations. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 103 represents a significant debate within Congress regarding the regulation of wages in federally funded construction projects and the balance between worker protections and industry efficiency.
The Davis-Bacon Act, passed in 1931, requires contractors and subcontractors working on federally funded construction projects to pay their workers the prevailing wage in the area. The Department of Labor's proposed rule seeks to update and modernize the regulations governing the implementation of the Davis-Bacon Act.
However, some members of Congress believe that the proposed rule may have negative implications for workers and the construction industry. As a result, Bill 118 hjres 103 seeks to disapprove of the Department of Labor's rule under the Congressional Review Act, which allows Congress to overturn regulations issued by federal agencies. If passed, this bill would effectively nullify the Department of Labor's proposed rule and prevent it from being implemented. Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to protect workers and ensure fair wages in the construction industry, while opponents may argue that the rule is necessary for updating and streamlining regulations. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 103 represents a significant debate within Congress regarding the regulation of wages in federally funded construction projects and the balance between worker protections and industry efficiency.
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Current Status of Bill HJRES 103
Bill HJRES 103 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 15, 2023. Bill HJRES 103 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on November 15, 2023.  Bill HJRES 103's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of November 15, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 103
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
46Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
46Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 103
Primary Policy Focus
Labor and EmploymentAlternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 103
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulation".
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulation".
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