Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
Risks
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
FederalUS CongressReferred
H.R. 9571: Living Wage for Federal Contractors Act
Rep. Alma Adams (D-NC)
H.R. 9571 status: Referred.
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
75OUT OF 100
Score:75/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:High Impact 85/100
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Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan30%
Public opinion75%
Bill summary
The bill mandates a significant federal minimum wage floor for all contractors, impacting a massive portion of the U.S. economy and federal procurement spending.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
65%
Benefits
- Increases disposable income for low-wage workers.
- Potential reduction in federal reliance on social safety net programs.
Risks
- Increased costs for federal agencies and taxpayers.
- Potential for contractors to exit federal market due to margin compression.
Society
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- Establishes a standardized living wage floor for federal employees.
- Significant benefit to workers currently below the $25/hour target.
Risks
- Potential labor disruption if small contractors struggle to meet sudden wage mandates.
Technology Industry
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
Full bill text (Congress.gov)
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Warning
Implementation could place significant administrative burdens on small business subcontractors.
Analysis scope
Full economic impact depends on the elasticity of labor supply for federal contractors.
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Where it stands
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- CommitteeCurrent
- House and SenateUpcoming
- Final agreementUpcoming
- PresidentUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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