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CHILD Labor Act

3/14/2024, 10:58 AM

Summary of Bill S 3163

Bill 118 s 3163, also known as the CHILD Labor Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to strengthen and update the regulations surrounding child labor in the United States.

The bill includes several key provisions. First, it aims to increase the penalties for employers who violate child labor laws. This is intended to serve as a deterrent and ensure that companies are held accountable for any exploitation of child labor.

Second, the bill seeks to expand the protections for child workers, including limiting the number of hours they can work and ensuring that they have access to proper breaks and rest periods. This is important for safeguarding the health and well-being of young workers. Additionally, the CHILD Labor Act includes provisions to improve enforcement of child labor laws, such as increasing funding for inspections and investigations. This is crucial for ensuring that employers are complying with the regulations and that children are not being subjected to unsafe or exploitative working conditions. Overall, the CHILD Labor Act is aimed at strengthening protections for child workers and ensuring that they are able to work in a safe and fair environment. It is an important piece of legislation that has the potential to make a significant impact on the lives of young workers in the United States.

Current Status of Bill S 3163

Bill S 3163 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 30, 2023. Bill S 3163 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on October 30, 2023.  Bill S 3163's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of October 30, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3163

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
32
Democrat Cosponsors
30
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3163

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3163

CHILD Labor Act
CHILD Labor Act
Children Harmed In Life-threatening or Dangerous Labor Act
A bill to strengthen protections against child labor violations, and for other purposes.

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