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H.R. 469 99th Congress House

A bill to repeal the Service Contract Act of 1965, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 3, 1985 See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Construction industriesGovernment service contractsLabor and EmploymentPublic Contracts, Procurement, and Property
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It never became law before the 99th Congress (1985–1986) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed Senate
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Became law
Mar 4, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Labor Standards.
Jan 3, 1985
Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.
Jan 3, 1985
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 4, 1985

Referred to Subcommittee on Labor Standards.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Repeals the Service Contract Act of 1965.

Provides that any provision of law requiring the payment of wages and benefits at rates determined by reference to determinations of the Secretary of Labor under such Act shall cease to be effective on the enactment date of this Act.

Provides that nothing in this Act shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect rights and duties under contracts entered into prior to such enactment date.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 469: A bill to repeal the Service Contract Act of 1965, and for other purposes.. 99th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-469/
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