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H.R. 2396 106th Congress House

School and Library Construction Affordability Act

Official title: To provide that the Davis-Bacon Act shall not apply to contracts for the construction and repair of schools and libraries.

Introduced: June 30, 1999 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 106th Congress ended
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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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 16, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Jun 30, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Jun 30, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1452-1453)
Jun 30, 1999
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 16, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

School and Library Construction Affordability Act - Makes inapplicable to contracts for the construction and repair of schools and libraries the requirements of: (1) the Davis-Bacon Act (which requires that the locally prevailing wage rate be paid to various classes of laborers and mechanics working under federally-financed or federally-assisted contracts for construction, alteration, and repair of public buildings or public works); and (2) the Copeland Act (which requires the Secretary of Labor to regulate contractors and subcontractors engaged in the construction or repair of public buildings, public works, or federally-financed or federally-assisted buildings or works).

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2396: School and Library Construction Affordability Act. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-2396/
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