This bill amends federal labor law to prohibit children under 18 from working in tobacco agriculture, classifying such work as "oppressive child labor." Currently, federal child labor rules restrict work in manufacturing and mining but allow children to work on farms, including tobacco farms, under certain conditions. The legislation closes this gap by making it illegal for anyone under 18 to have direct contact with tobacco plants or dried tobacco leaves as part of their job. The bill affects children and teenagers who work on tobacco farms across the United States, as well as the tobacco farming industry. There is no specific funding mechanism or timeline mentioned in the legislation; it would take effect upon enactment once passed by Congress and signed into law.
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