H.R. 8602 aims to repeal the wage requirements established by the Davis-Bacon Act, which mandates that contractors and subcontractors pay their laborers and mechanics prevailing wages on federally funded construction projects.
Supporters of H.R. 8602 argue that repealing the wage requirements could lead to cost savings for federal construction projects, potentially allowing for more infrastructure development and job creation. Proponents believe it could enhance competition among contractors, leading to lower bids and more efficient use of taxpayer dollars.
Critics of H.R. 8602 contend that repealing the wage requirements could undermine labor standards, leading to lower wages for workers in the construction industry. Opponents worry that this bill could erode protections for laborers and result in a decline in the quality of work on federal projects, as it may incentivize contractors to cut costs at the expense of fair compensation.
The analysis of H.R. 8602, which seeks to repeal the wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act, indicates a low risk of conflicts of interest based on the sponsor Eric Burlison's top donor industries. No direct overlaps were found between the bill's subject matter and the industries of Burlison's top donors. The lobbying activity related to this bill primarily involves organizations in the natural resources sector and other unrelated fields, with significant contributions from entities such as Parker Meggitt, who contributed $100,000. However, these contributions do not directly correlate with the wage requirements addressed in the bill. Therefore, the potential for conflicts of interest appears minimal, as the financial interests of the donors do not align with the legislative intent of the bill.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TENCENT AMERICA LLC | JOHN MCENTEE | $225,000 |
| AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION | AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION | $180,000 |
| PARKER MEGGITT | PARKER MEGGITT | $100,000 |
| GUIDESTAR ELDERCARE | LOPER CONSULTING LLC | $40,000 |
| GERSHOW RECYCLING CORPORATION | BROWN & WEINRAUB ADVISORS, LLC | $30,000 |
| PACE UNIVERSITY | BROWN & WEINRAUB ADVISORS, LLC | $30,000 |
| NATURA RESOURCES | BLUEWATER STRATEGIES | $20,000 |
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCY | BLUEWATER STRATEGIES | $20,000 |
| TOSHIBA CORPORATION | BLUEWATER STRATEGIES | $18,000 |
| AUTISM SCIENCE FOUNDATION | IKON PUBLIC AFFAIRS | $18,000 |
| MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION | IKON PUBLIC AFFAIRS | $18,000 |
| NATIONAL RETIREE LEGISLATIVE NETWORK | ALYSON PARKER | $15,000 |
| TOWN OF CLARKSTOWN | BROWN & WEINRAUB ADVISORS, LLC | $10,000 |
| CASSIDY & ASSOCIATES ON BEHALF OF UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI | TWO RIVERS LLC | $6,000 |
| JOHN HOPE FRANKLIN CENTER FOR RECONCILIATION | CARTER LAWS & ASSOCIATES | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Eric Burlison, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
