Miller Act

GPTKB entity

Statements (46)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:United_States_federal_law
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:U._S._Department_of_Veterans_Affairs
gptkbp:addresses financial risks in construction projects
gptkbp:amended_by have been made to adjust thresholds
various laws over the years
gptkbp:applies_to government contracts
federal construction projects
gptkbp:consequences failure to comply can lead to legal action
gptkbp:contract over $150,000
gptkbp:effective_date gptkb:1935
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:enforces gptkb:U._S._Department_of_Labor
is overseen by federal agencies
gptkbp:established gptkb:Public_Law_74-271
gptkbp:goal to ensure payment for labor and materials
gptkbp:has_documentation for claims against bonds
gptkbp:has_impact_on financial institutions involved in construction financing
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Miller Act
gptkbp:impact increased financial security for public projects
gptkbp:includes_provisions_for certain small contracts may be exempt
gptkbp:influenced_by construction industry practices
gptkbp:influences state bonding laws
gptkbp:integrates_with public works projects
gptkbp:is_a_framework_for for public contracting
gptkbp:is_challenged_by in courts regarding its provisions
gptkbp:is_cited_in in legal disputes regarding payment issues
gptkbp:is_considered a key piece of legislation for contractors
gptkbp:is_critical_for construction industry stakeholders
gptkbp:is_part_of U. S. contract law
the legal framework for federal contracting.
gptkbp:is_protected_by subcontractors and suppliers
gptkbp:is_related_to federal procurement policies
gptkbp:is_similar_to Little Miller Acts in states
gptkbp:is_subject_to interpretation by courts
gptkbp:jurisdiction federal courts
gptkbp:legislation gptkb:Prompt_Payment_Act
gptkbp:origin named after Congressman William Joseph Miller
gptkbp:provides mechanism for claims against bonds
gptkbp:purpose to require performance bonds for certain public contracts
gptkbp:related_to construction law
bonding requirements
gptkbp:requires contractors to provide surety bonds
performance and payment bonds
subcontractors must notify if not paid
gptkbp:social_responsibility to subcontractors and suppliers