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HR 1012 106th Congress House

Helpers Job Opportunity Act

Official title: To provide for the creation of an additional category of laborers or mechanics known as helpers under the Davis-Bacon Act.

Introduced: April 15, 1999 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Mar 26, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Mar 4, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Mar 4, 1999
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 26, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Helpers Job Opportunity Act - Provides for the creation of an additional category of laborers or mechanics known as helpers under the Davis-Bacon Act.

Requires a helper of a laborer or mechanic to be paid the prevailing wage of helpers of laborers or mechanics employed on similar projects in the same subdivision of the State.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 7
All 7 Republican 2
Isakson, Johnny
· May 17, 2000
Vitter, David
· May 17, 2000
COLLINS, MAC
· Jul 16, 1999
DeMint, James
· May 12, 1999
 R
Calvert, Ken
California · Apr 15, 1999
BALLENGER, CASS
· Mar 4, 1999
 R
Graham, Lindsey
South Carolina · Mar 4, 1999
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