Federally Funded Construction Contract Act of 1979

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federally Funded Construction Contract Act of 1979 - Amends the Davis-Bacon Act to stipulate that the minimum wages for workers under a construction contract entered into by the United States or the District of Columbia exceeding $2,000 (hereinafter referred to as a "contract") shall be based on prevailing rates for employees performing similar work in the county where the construction is performed (as determined by the Secretary of Labor). Requires the contractor to notify each employee of such wages on the employee's first day of work. Eliminates provisions governing the method and frequency of payment of wages. Directs each executive department and agency which administers a Federal financial assistance program to require the applicant for assistance to incorporate the provisions of this Act into any such a contract to be funded by such assistance. Prohibits any contractor who enters into a federally funded construction contract from paying workers less than: (1) the minimum wage specified under the Fair Labor Standards Act; or (2) the wages and fringe benefits provided in the collective bargaining agreement applicable to corresponding classes of employees in the county. Provide…