Reading Room Document

Proposal to Require Government Contractors to Comply With Wage and Price Guidelines as a Condition of Doing Business With the Government

This document discusses the legal questions surrounding the requirement of wage and price guidelines for corporations and individuals doing business with the Federal Government. The conclusion reached is that the President has the statutory authority to require compliance with wage and price guidelines as a prerequisite for doing business with the Government. The document also presents questions for review, including the authority under the 1949 Procurement Act and the inconsistency with other statutes. The summary of the questions presented for review includes the consideration of the authority under the 1949 Procurement Act and the potential inconsistency with other statutes, such as the Davis-Bacon Act and the National Emergencies Act.

October 20, 1978