Last night, during consideration of amendments to the long-term highway funding bill, Congressman John Mica sold out Florida workers and voted in favor of a measure that would prohibit enforcement of critical prevailing wage requirements on projects funded by the federal highway bill. By voting “yes” on this anti-worker amendment, Congressman Mica voted to undermine the Davis-Bacon Act, which requires federally funded projects to pay workers the locally prevailing wage.
“With his late night vote to prohibit enforcement of prevailing wage protections on federal highway projects, Congressman John Mica once again sided with special interests over Florida’s hardworking families,” said Jermaine House of the DCCC. “Florida workers fixing our roads and bridges deserve a Member of Congress who will stand up for them, not one who votes to undermine their hard work, wages, and ability to support their families.”
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Mica Voted To Prohibit Enforcement Of Prevailing Wage Requirements. In November 2015, Mica voted for an amendment to require that “none of the funds made available by this Act may be used to implement, administer, or enforce the prevailing rate wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act.” [HR 22, Vote #602, 11/4/15]