On the recordFebruary 22, 1971
In the event of a national emergency the President is authorized to suspend the provisions of this Act.
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presidency.ucsb.eduIn the event of a national emergency the President is authorized to suspend the provisions of this Act.
Proclamation 4031—Proclaiming the Suspension of the Davis-Bacon Act of March 3, 1931
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