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Protect Our Workers Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-3827| House 
| Updated: 6/6/2023
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (2)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protect Our Workers Act of 2023 This bill requires the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to provide to each Corps district clarifying, uniform guidance with respect to prevailing wage (i.e., Davis-Bacon Act) requirements for government contractors and subcontractors. This guidance must conform with the Department of Labor's regulations, policies, and guidance for implementation of the Davis-Bacon Act, such as proper classification of all crafts by federal construction contractors and subcontractors; direct districts to investigate worker and third-party complaints within 30 days of their filing; and instruct districts that certified payroll reports submitted by contractors and subcontractors shall be publicly available and are not exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2122
Protect Our Workers Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6010
Protect Our Workers Act of 2021
Jun 5, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 5, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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.
Jun 6, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2122
    Protect Our Workers Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6010
    Protect Our Workers Act of 2021


  • June 5, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • June 5, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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.


  • June 6, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Labor and Employment

Army Corps of EngineersLabor standardsPublic contracts and procurementWages and earnings

Protect Our Workers Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-3827| House 
| Updated: 6/6/2023
Protect Our Workers Act of 2023 This bill requires the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to provide to each Corps district clarifying, uniform guidance with respect to prevailing wage (i.e., Davis-Bacon Act) requirements for government contractors and subcontractors. This guidance must conform with the Department of Labor's regulations, policies, and guidance for implementation of the Davis-Bacon Act, such as proper classification of all crafts by federal construction contractors and subcontractors; direct districts to investigate worker and third-party complaints within 30 days of their filing; and instruct districts that certified payroll reports submitted by contractors and subcontractors shall be publicly available and are not exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2122
Protect Our Workers Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6010
Protect Our Workers Act of 2021
Jun 5, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 5, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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.
Jun 6, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2122
    Protect Our Workers Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6010
    Protect Our Workers Act of 2021


  • June 5, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • June 5, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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.


  • June 6, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (2)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, Education and Workforce Committee

Labor and Employment

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Army Corps of EngineersLabor standardsPublic contracts and procurementWages and earnings