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Justice for Exploited Children Act of 2023
2/2/2024, 10:41 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2388
Bill 118 hr 2388, also known as the Justice for Exploited Children Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of providing support and resources to children who have been victims of exploitation. The bill seeks to address the growing issue of child exploitation in the United States by implementing various measures to protect and assist these vulnerable individuals.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a national task force on child exploitation, which will be responsible for coordinating efforts across federal agencies to combat this problem. The task force will work to improve coordination between law enforcement agencies, increase resources for investigations and prosecutions, and enhance training for those working with exploited children.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to increase penalties for those convicted of child exploitation offenses, as well as measures to improve support services for victims. This includes funding for victim assistance programs, counseling services, and other resources to help children recover from their traumatic experiences. Overall, the Justice for Exploited Children Act of 2023 aims to strengthen the government's response to child exploitation and provide much-needed support for victims. By implementing these measures, the bill seeks to protect vulnerable children and ensure that those responsible for exploiting them are held accountable for their actions.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a national task force on child exploitation, which will be responsible for coordinating efforts across federal agencies to combat this problem. The task force will work to improve coordination between law enforcement agencies, increase resources for investigations and prosecutions, and enhance training for those working with exploited children.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to increase penalties for those convicted of child exploitation offenses, as well as measures to improve support services for victims. This includes funding for victim assistance programs, counseling services, and other resources to help children recover from their traumatic experiences. Overall, the Justice for Exploited Children Act of 2023 aims to strengthen the government's response to child exploitation and provide much-needed support for victims. By implementing these measures, the bill seeks to protect vulnerable children and ensure that those responsible for exploiting them are held accountable for their actions.
Congressional Summary of HR 2388
Justice for Exploited Children Act of 2023
This bill replaces the current maximum civil penalty of $11,000 for a violation of the child labor laws with a minimum civil penalty of $5,000 and a maximum of $132,270 (or, in the case of a violation that causes death or serious injury, $25,000 and $601,150, respectively).
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Current Status of Bill HR 2388
Bill HR 2388 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 30, 2023. Bill HR 2388 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2388's most recent activity was Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1662) as of March 30, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2388
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
14Democrat Cosponsors
12Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2388
Primary Policy Focus
Labor and EmploymentAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2388
Justice for Exploited Children Act of 2023
Justice for Exploited Children Act of 2023
To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to increase civil penalties related to child labor.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2388
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