Public Works Employment Act

Public Works Employment Act - Amends the Local Public Works Capital Development and Investment Act of 1976 to extend to fiscal year 1979, and increase from $6,000,000,000 to $8,000,000,000, the authorization for appropriations under such Act.

Provides a set-aside from such authorizations for public works grants to certain counties and parishes.

Requires the 2 1/2 percent set-aside for public works grants to Indian tribes and Alaskan Native villages under such Act to be made after such set-aside for counties is made.