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Child Labor Accountability Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 4:09 PM

Summary of Bill S 3142

The Child Labor Accountability Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 3142, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to strengthen and enforce regulations surrounding child labor in the United States.

If passed, this bill would require all employers to verify the age of any minor they hire and maintain accurate records of their employees' ages. It would also establish penalties for employers who violate child labor laws, including fines and potential criminal charges.

Additionally, the Child Labor Accountability Act of 2023 would increase funding for the Department of Labor to conduct more frequent inspections of workplaces where minors are employed. This would help ensure that employers are complying with all child labor laws and that minors are not being exploited or put in dangerous working conditions. Overall, this bill aims to protect the rights and well-being of children in the workforce and hold employers accountable for any violations of child labor laws. It is an important step towards ensuring that all children in the United States are able to work in safe and fair conditions.

Current Status of Bill S 3142

Bill S 3142 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 26, 2023. Bill S 3142 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on October 26, 2023.  Bill S 3142's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of October 26, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3142

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3142

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3142

Child Labor Accountability Act of 2023
Child Labor Accountability Act of 2023
A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to expand the prohibition related to child labor, and for other purposes.

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