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Stop Child Labor Act

12/15/2023, 4:09 PM

Summary of Bill S 3051

The Stop Child Labor Act, also known as Bill 118 s 3051, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address and prevent child labor in the United States.

The bill includes several key provisions aimed at achieving this goal. Firstly, it seeks to strengthen enforcement of existing child labor laws by increasing penalties for employers who violate these laws. This includes fines and potential criminal charges for those found to be exploiting child labor.

Additionally, the Stop Child Labor Act aims to improve monitoring and reporting of child labor practices. This includes requiring employers to keep detailed records of the ages of their employees and ensuring that minors are not working in hazardous conditions. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to increase funding for programs aimed at preventing child labor and providing support for at-risk youth. This includes funding for education and job training programs to help prevent children from being forced into labor. Overall, the Stop Child Labor Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation aimed at addressing the issue of child labor in the United States. It seeks to strengthen enforcement of existing laws, improve monitoring and reporting of child labor practices, and provide support for at-risk youth to prevent them from being exploited.

Current Status of Bill S 3051

Bill S 3051 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 17, 2023. Bill S 3051 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on October 17, 2023.  Bill S 3051's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of October 17, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3051

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3051

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3051

Stop Child Labor Act
Stop Child Labor Act
A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to apply child labor laws to independent contractors, increase penalties for child labor law violations, and for other purposes.

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