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H.R.6597

LET’S Protect Workers Act Labor Enforcement to Securely Protect Workers Act

Introduced·12/10/25

Increases civil monetary penalties for labor violations to protect workers and children.

The LET’S Protect Workers Act aims to safeguard workers and children by increasing civil monetary penalties for various labor violations. It raises penalties for violations of child labor laws, wage and hour protections, and family and medical leave. The Act also enhances enforcement of mental health and substance use disorder benefits parity, recordkeeping requirements, and farmworker protections. It introduces civil penalties for interference with rights and proceedings under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

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Where it stands

Current
Education and Workforce Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Dec 10, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Dec 10, 2025

House

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.