Child Labor Exploitation Accountability Act

Hozzl · 2024-03-14T02:04:30Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1288 Child Labor Exploitation Accountability Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/14/2024, 2:04 AM

Summary of Bill S 1288

Bill 118 s 1288, also known as the Child Labor Exploitation Accountability Act, aims to address the issue of child labor exploitation in the United States. The bill was introduced in the Senate and is currently under consideration by the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

The main provisions of the bill include strengthening enforcement mechanisms to prevent and address child labor exploitation, increasing penalties for violators, and providing support and resources for victims of child labor exploitation. The bill also seeks to improve coordination between federal, state, and local agencies in combating child labor exploitation.

One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a national registry of individuals and entities convicted of child labor exploitation offenses. This registry would help prevent repeat offenders from exploiting children in the future and provide valuable information for law enforcement agencies. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for increased training and resources for law enforcement agencies, as well as support for victims of child labor exploitation. This includes access to counseling, legal assistance, and other services to help victims recover from their experiences. Overall, the Child Labor Exploitation Accountability Act aims to strengthen protections for children in the United States and hold accountable those who exploit them for labor purposes. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, but it has the potential to make a significant impact in combating child labor exploitation.

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Current Status of Bill S 1288

Bill S 1288 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 25, 2023. Bill S 1288 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on April 25, 2023. Bill S 1288's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of April 25, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1288

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Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1288

Child Labor Exploitation Accountability ActChild Labor Exploitation Accountability ActA bill to ensure that contractors of the Department of Agriculture comply with certain labor laws, and for other purposes.

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