Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB4148

Introduced
6/25/25  

Caption

To provide that the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulation" shall have no force or effect.

Impact

If enacted, HB4148 would effectively invalidate the Department of Labor's recent effort to update wage standards and compliance mechanisms under the Davis-Bacon Act. Supporters of the bill argue that these updates may impose additional burdens on contractors and disrupt established labor practices that have benefited both workers and employers. The bill thus represents a significant intervention in labor regulation, affecting how wages are calculated and enforced in federally funded construction

Summary

House Bill 4148 seeks to nullify a regulation proposed by the Department of Labor concerning updates to the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts. This bill reflects a legislative push to maintain or revert existing regulatory standards regarding wages and labor practices in federally funded construction projects. The Davis-Bacon Act historically mandates that workers on such projects are paid prevailing wage rates, which are often higher than minimum wage levels, ensuring fair compensation in the sector.

Contention

The proposed bill has sparked discussions among legislators and labor advocates, some of whom argue that the updates are necessary to reflect the current economic landscape and ensure that workers are adequately compensated in light of rising living costs. Opponents of HB4148 contend that dismissing these updates undermines protections for laborers and could lead to wage stagnation in the construction industry, ultimately harming those employees who depend on fair wage regulations.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HJR103

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".

US HJR142

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Retirement Security Rule: Definition of an Investment Advice Fiduciary".

US HJR181

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Definition of 'Employer'-Association Health Plans".

US HJR98

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status".

US HJR166

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees".

US HJR66

Disapproving the rule submitted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau relating to "Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)".

US HJR164

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Revision of Firearms License Requirements".

US HJR111

Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Furnaces".

US HJR110

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury relating to "Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds".

US SJR63

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act".

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.