Eliminate the requirement that contractors pay prevailing wages on federally funded construction projects.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Davis-Bacon Repeal Act?
The Davis-Bacon Repeal Act remains in the House Committee on Education and Workforce as of April 29, 2026. Committee members must decide whether to hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most legislation fails to receive a committee vote and expires without further action.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Davis-Bacon Repeal Act (H.R. 8602 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 720 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 720 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 3941 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 3941 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Eric Burlison (R-MO)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.