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Miller Act of 1935

The Miller Act is a federal statute (40 USC §§ 270a–270d–1) that requires contractors to furnish payment and performance bonds in conjunction with the construction, alteration, or repair of public buildings.

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Miller Act of 1935

The Miller Act is a federal statute (40 USC §§ 270a–270d–1) that requires contractors to furnish payment and performance bonds in conjunction with the construction, alteration, or repair of public buildings.

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The Act applies to federal contracts exceeding $100,000.

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