To ensure that the percentage increase in rates of basic pay for prevailing wage employees shall be equal to the percentage increase received by other Federal employees in the same pay locality, and for other purposes.
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, introduced in the 118th Congress as H.R. 7819, aims to ensure that prevailing wage employees receive percentage increases in their basic pay rates that are equal to those received by other Federal employees within the same pay locality. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability but ultimately failed or expired without further action. No official summary or full text is available, limiting detailed analysis.
H.R. 7819 sought to align pay increases for prevailing wage employees with those of other Federal employees in the same locality but did not advance beyond committee referral and expired.
- The bill mandates that percentage increases in basic pay for prevailing wage employees match those of other Federal employees in the same pay locality.
- It was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability on March 26, 2024.
- The bill did not progress and is currently listed as failed or expired.
['Prevailing wage employees working under Federal contracts or projects', 'Federal employees in the same pay localities as prevailing wage workers']
['Lack of detailed bill text and official summary limits understanding of implementation mechanisms.', 'Potential administrative challenges in aligning pay increases across different employee categories.', 'No information on funding or enforcement provisions to support the pay adjustments.']
The bill was introduced in the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. It addresses wage parity issues within Federal employment pay structures but did not receive further legislative action and expired. The absence of a full bill text or summary restricts insight into legislative debates or support.
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['Potential increased payroll costs for Federal contractors employing prevailing wage workers if pay increases are mandated to match Federal employees.', 'Possible administrative burden on Federal agencies to monitor and enforce pay parity across different employee groups.', 'Could influence wage standards and negotiations in sectors reliant on prevailing wage determinations.']
The absence of an official summary and full bill text restricts transparency and oversight capabilities. The bill's referral to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability suggests an intended focus on administrative or procedural aspects, but no further action was taken. Monitoring similar future proposals may benefit from clearer documentation to facilitate public and legislative scrutiny.
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