Protect Our Workers Act of 2021
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 17, 2021)
Protect Our Workers Act of 2021
This bill requires the Army Corps of Engineers to provide to each Corps district clarifying, uniform guidance with respect to prevailing wage requirements for its contractors and subcontractors. This guidance must- conform with the Department of Labor's regulations, policies, and guidance with respect to the proper implementation and enforcement of the Davis-Bacon Act and other related acts;
- direct Corps districts to investigate worker complaints and third-party complaints within 30 days of the date of filing; and
- instruct Corps districts that certified payroll reports submitted by contractors and subcontractors and the information contained therein shall be publicly available and are not exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
What just happenedNov 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseNov 17, 2021
- Nov 18, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee - Nov 17, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Education and the Workforce Committee - Nov 17, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Nov 17, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 17, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House