For those who suggest that this process will be too burdensome, there is a simple solution: Comply with the law.

I am certain that we can all agree that taxpayer dollars should not be used to award contracts to unscrupulous companies that have a pervasive practice of engaging in wage theft.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Some of the people you see in the audience are from Good Jobs Nation.

It is their view that this executive order will help ensure that responsible contractors are not put at an unfair disadvantage by those who cut corners and treat violations of labor law as the cost of doing business.

Do you agree with this conclusion? Could you please give us some specific examples of pervasive or repeated violations? I would appreciate it.

In Florida there is a construction company called Concrete Plus.

I disagree with that.

Is misclassification of employees a way for contractors to shift costs to workers or leave them without basic protections?

If you want to do business with the federal government, you must obey federal laws.

This executive order will improve the lives of millions of workers, helping to ensure they have access to fair pay, benefits, and safe working conditions.

I agree with the fact that the vast majority of our contractors do play by the rules.