[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George H. W. Bush (1992-1993, Book II)]
[October 14, 1992]
[Page 1819]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Letter to Congressional Leaders on the Partial Suspension of the Davis-
Bacon Act
October 14, 1992

Dear Mr. Speaker:  (Dear Mr. President:)
    I hereby report that I have exercised my statutory authority under 
section 6 of the Davis-Bacon Act, 40 U.S.C. 276a-5, to suspend the 
provisions of sections 276a to 276a-5 of the Davis-Bacon Act in the 
event of a national emergency. I have found that the conditions caused 
by Hurricanes Andrew and Iniki constitute a ``national emergency'' 
within the meaning of section 6. I have, therefore, suspended the 
provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act in designated areas in the States of 
Florida, Louisiana, and Hawaii.
    This action is more fully set out in the enclosed proclamation that 
I have issued today.
    Sincerely,

                                                             George Bush

                    Note: Identical letters were sent to Thomas S. 
                        Foley, Speaker of the House of Representatives, 
                        and Dan Quayle, President of the Senate. The 
                        proclamation is listed in Appendix E at the end 
                        of this volume.