SB4477: Davis-Bacon Repeal Act

What the bill says

To repeal the wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act.

From the introduced text, April 30, 2026:

A BILL To repeal the wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Davis-Bacon Repeal Act . SECTION 2. Repeal of Davis-Bacon wage requirements (a) In general Subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code, is repealed. (b) Reference Any reference in any law or a requirement under subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code, shall be null and void. SECTION 3. Effective date and limitation Section 2, and the amendment made by such section, shall take effect 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act but shall not affect any contract that is-- (1) in existence on the date that is 30 days after such date of enactment; or (2) made pursuant to an invitation for bids outstanding on the date that is 30 days after such date of enactment.

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Sponsors

• Lee, Mike (R) · primary sponsor
• Cruz, Ted (R)
• Scott, Tim (R)
• Johnson, Ron (R)
• Lankford, James (R, SD-OK)
• Katie Boyd Britt (R, SD-AL)
• Budd, Ted (R)
• Ernst, Joni (R)
• Scott, Rick (R)

Latest actions

1. April 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
2. April 30, 2026: Introduced in Senate

Common questions

What is SB4477?

SB4477 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Davis-Bacon Repeal Act.

What does SB4477 do?

In its own words: To repeal the wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act.

What is the status of SB4477?

In committee as of April 30, 2026. Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (April 30, 2026).

Who sponsored SB4477?

Lee, Mike (R), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB4477?

On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4477