WASHINGTON — The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) announced its support of Rep. Marsha Blackburn’s (R-Tenn.) introduction of legislation on June 2 to allow entry-level “helpers” on federal construction projects that require employers to pay prevailing wages under the Davis-Bacon Act.
The Helpers Job Opportunity Act of 2003 (H.R. 1012) was co-sponsored by Rep. Charlie Norwood (R-Ga.) and Steve King (R-Iowa).