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S. 1183 (104th)

Davis-Bacon Act Reform Amendments of 1995

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Introduced

11 August 1995

Last action

30 September 1996 · Introduced

Status

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12006-12007)

Sponsors

Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR], Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR], Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY], Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA], Sen. Wellstone, Paul D. [D-MN], Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA], Sen. Moseley-Braun, Carol [D-IL], Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY]

Subjects

Transport

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Summary

Davis-Bacon Act Reform Amendments of 1995 - Amends the Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) to provide for wage determinations based on the locality where the work is performed. (Sec. 2) Requires contractors and subcontractors covered by DBA to pay laborers and mechanics: (1) unconditionally; (2) at least weekly; and (3) without subsequent deduction or rebate. Applies DBA requirements to laborers and mechanics employed by the contractor or subcontractor to: (1) work directly upon the site of the work, including work at fabrication plants, batch plants, tool yards, or similar facilities not on the project site but dedicated exclusively, or nearly so, to project construction (except previously established facilities whose location and continuance in operation are determined wholly without regard to the contract work); or (2) transport materials, supplies, and equipment to or from the worksite. Increases the minimum threshold (currently $2,000) for DBA coverage of contracts for public buildings and works to: (1) $100,000 for new construction, complete rehabilitation, or reconstruction; and (2) $25,000 for repairs or alterations. Sets conditions for coverage of leased property. Provides for periodic adjustments of such thresholds. Prohibits splitting contracts. Sets forth wage requirements in cases of contract option provisions. Sets preemption conditions. Sets forth provisions relating to apprentices, trainees, and helpers. Sets forth requirements relating to wages. Revises DBA enforcement provisions, including: (1) administrative procedures, including the Secretary of Labor's authority with respect to payment of workers, debarment of contractors, and coordination of enforcement; (2) review procedures, including court review of coverage determinations; and (3) creation of an administrative petition procedure for workers for wages, benefits, and damages. (Sec. 3) Amends the Copeland Act to: (1) eliminate weekly payroll data submission for contracts of $100,000 or less; and (2) change such weekly requirement to a monthly one for contracts of more than $100,000, with provisions for waivers for contractors or subcontractors who have demonstrated compliance with DBA and other labor standards. Revises enforcement provisions to: (1) require contractors and subcontractors to maintain payroll and related records for three years after completion of contract work and make such records available upon request of the contracting officer or the Secretary; (2) grant the Secretary subpoena and debarment authority with respect to records; and (3) establish penalties for false records. (Sec. 4) Amends the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act to provide that: (1) the Secretary, rather than the Comptroller General, shall initiate debarment action for violations; and (2) the General Services Administration (GSA) shall include the names of those debarred on a governmentwide list.

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Timeline

  1. 11 August 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 11 August 1995

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 11 August 1995

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12373-12374)

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 30 September 1996

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12006-12007)

    Source: IntroReferral

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