To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to increase criminal and civil penalties related to child labor, to require the Secretary of Labor to annually report to Congress on child labor violations, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · April 27, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
The Combating Child Labor Act would significantly strengthen federal penalties for child labor violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The bill increases criminal penalties, allowing for fines up to $100,000 and five years in prison for willful or repeated violations, and up to $500,000 in fines and ten years in prison if a violation results in death or serious injury to a minor. Civil penalties would also increase substantially, ranging from $1,000 to $150,000 for standard violations and up to $700,000 for violations resulting in a child's death, with penalties potentially doubled for repeated or willful violations. The legislation requires the Secretary of Labor to submit an annual report to Congress detailing child labor violations, including employer names, types of violations, penalties imposed, and goods produced through child labor. The bill applies to violations occurring after its enactment and aims to deter child labor exploitation through stricter enforcement and greater transparency.
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