42 U.S.C. § 12836 — Labor

(a) In general Any contract for the construction of affordable housing with 12 or more units assisted with funds made available under this part shall contain a provision requiring that not less than the wages prevailing in the locality, as predetermined by the Secretary of Labor pursuant to sections 3141–3144, 3146, and 3147 of title 40, shall be paid to all laborers and mechanics employed in the development of affordable housing involved, and participating jurisdictions shall require certification as to compliance with the provisions of this section prior to making any payment under such contract. (b) Waiver Subsection (a) shall not apply if the individual receives no compensation or is paid expenses, reasonable benefits, or a nominal fee to perform the services for which the individual volunteered and such persons are not otherwise employed at any time in the construction work. ( Pub. L. 101–625, title II, § 286 , Nov. 28, 1990 , 104 Stat. 4126 .) Editorial Notes Codification In subsec. (a), “sections 3141–3144, 3146, and 3147 of title 40” substituted for “the Davis-Bacon Act ( 40 U.S.C. 276a —276a–5)” on authority of Pub. L. 107–217, § 5(c) , Aug. 21, 2002 , 116 Stat. 1303 , the first section of which enacted Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works. CFR Title Parts 24 92

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