Minimum wage for procurement contracts

(a) In general Section 6502(1) of title 41, United States Code, is amended by striking not less than and inserting the following: the higher of— (A) the prevailing minimum wages, as determined by the Secretary, for individuals employed in similar work or in the particular or similar industries or groups of industries currently operating in the locality in which the materials, supplies, articles, or equipment are to be manufactured or furnished under the contract, except that this paragraph applies only to purchases or contracts relating to industries that have been the subject matter of a determination by the Secretary; or (B) the wage rate in effect under section 2(a) of The Living Wages for Federal Contractors Act.. (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to contracts entered into on or after the date of enactment of this Act.