Future Logging Careers Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T16:06:22Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 671 Future Logging Careers Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Labor and Employment. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 4:06 PM

Congressional Summary of S 671

Future Logging Careers Act

This bill allows individuals who are 16 or 17 years old to work at certain logging operations that are owned or operated by at least one parent or a person standing in place of a parent. Thus, the bill exempts such employees from child labor laws.

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Current Status of Bill S 671

Bill S 671 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 7, 2023. Bill S 671 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 7, 2023. Bill S 671's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 7, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 671

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 671

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Potential Impact Areas

Child safety and welfareFamily relationshipsForests, forestry, treesLabor standardsWorker safety and healthYouth employment and child labor

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 671

Future Logging Careers ActFuture Logging Careers ActA bill to exempt certain 16- and 17-year-old individuals employed in logging operations from child labor laws.

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