Amendment to Strike a Project Labor Agreement Prohibition Provition

May. 31, 2012 | H.Amdt. 1160 to H.R. 5854
A provision in the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 (H.R. 5854) prohibited the use of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) on projects funded through the bill. This amendment by Rep. Michael Grimm (R-N.Y.) removed the PLA ban from the bill. PLAs are a proven, effective tool used to ensure the timely, cost-effective completion of large and complex projects, providing a better value for government agencies and the taxpayers who fund these projects. They also provide contractors--union and nonunion, alike--access to a properly trained and highly skilled workforce. The amendment was approved.

This is Good for working people.

Vote result: Passed

YEAs: 218
NAYs: 198

Legislator Sort descending State District Party Vote
Rep. Kurt Schrader
OR
5 Democrat Yes
Rep. Allyson Y. Schwartz
PA
13 Democrat Yes
Rep. David Schweikert
AZ
1 Republican No
Rep. Robert C. Scott
VA
3 Democrat Yes
Sen. Tim Scott
SC
Republican No
Rep. David Scott
GA
13 Democrat Yes
Rep. Austin Scott
GA
8 Republican No
Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner
WI
5 Republican No
Rep. José E. Serrano
NY
15 Democrat Yes
Rep. Pete Sessions
TX
17 Republican No
Rep. Terri Sewell
AL
7 Democrat Yes
Rep. Brad Sherman
CA
32 Democrat Yes
Rep. John Shimkus
IL
15 Republican Yes
Rep. Heath Shuler
NC
11 Democrat Yes
Rep. Bill Shuster
PA
9 Republican No
Rep. Mike Simpson
ID
2 Republican No
Rep. Albio Sires
NJ
8 Democrat Yes
Rep. Louise M. Slaughter
NY
25 Democrat Not Voting
Rep. Adam Smith 9 Democrat Yes
Rep. Lamar Smith
TX
21 Republican No