H.R.7002

Enhances penalties for child labor violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.

The Justice for Exploited Children Act amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to increase penalties for violations involving child labor. It raises the maximum fine for willful or repeated violations that result in the death or serious injury of an employee under 18 years old. The bill also mandates higher fines for violations causing the death of an employee under 18 and doubles the penalty for repeated or willful violations. These amendments apply to violations occurring after the bill's enactment.