# Summary of S. 3163 — CHILD Labor Act
This bill significantly strengthens federal protections against child labor by expanding the definition of what constitutes illegal child labor and substantially increasing penalties for violations. The legislation prohibits employment of children under 18 in manufacturing, mining, meat processing, demolition, and other dangerous occupations, and gives the Labor Secretary authority to declare additional hazardous jobs off-limits to minors. The bill affects all employers, contractors, and suppliers who employ young workers, as well as companies that purchase goods or services produced using illegal child labor. It creates new liability for companies throughout supply chains, requires federal contractors to ensure their subcontractors comply with child labor rules, and establishes penalties ranging from $75,000 to $750,000 per child affected, with doubled penalties for repeated violations or those causing serious injury or death. The legislation mandates the Labor Secretary issue regulations within 180 days and establish training programs on recognizing and preventing child labor violations, while requiring annual reports to Congress on work-related injuries and deaths of minors. No specific appropriations are mentioned in the bill text.
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