§ 2992a.
All laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors in the construction, alteration, or repair, including painting or decorating, of buildings or other facilities in connection with projects assisted under this subchapter, shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality, as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with sections 3141–3144, 31
([Pub. L. 88–452, title VIII, § 812], formerly § 811, as added [Pub. L. 93–644, § 11], Jan. 4, 1975, [88 Stat. 2327]; renumbered § 812, [Pub. L. 100–175, title V, § 502(3)], Nov. 29, 1987, [101 Stat. 973].)