S.4817

CHILD Labor Act Children Harmed In Life-threatening or Dangerous Labor Act

Children Harmed In Life-threatening or Dangerous Labor Act

Introduced·6/17/26

Strengthens child labor protections and penalties under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.

The Children Harmed In Life-threatening or Dangerous Labor Act amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to strengthen protections against child labor violations. It increases penalties for violations, including fines and imprisonment. It also mandates that contractors and subcontractors under federal contracts or assistance agreements must not employ individuals under 16 years of age in any activity under the contract, and individuals 16 or 17 years of age in oppressive child labor.

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Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
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History

Jun 17

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.