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Preventing Child Labor Exploitation in Federal Contracting Act

3/27/2025, 3:23 AM

Summary of Bill S 920

Bill 119 s 920, also known as the "Child Labor Protection Act," aims to ensure that all federal contractors are in compliance with child labor laws. The bill seeks to prevent the exploitation of children by requiring contractors to adhere to strict regulations regarding the employment of minors.

Under this legislation, federal contractors will be required to verify the age of all employees and ensure that no individuals under the age of 18 are engaged in hazardous work. Additionally, contractors will be prohibited from employing children under the age of 16 in any capacity.

The bill also includes provisions for increased monitoring and enforcement of child labor laws, with penalties for contractors found to be in violation. This is intended to protect the rights and well-being of children in the workforce and ensure that they are not subjected to dangerous or exploitative conditions. Overall, Bill 119 s 920 aims to strengthen protections for child laborers and hold federal contractors accountable for their compliance with these important laws.

Current Status of Bill S 920

Bill S 920 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 10, 2025. Bill S 920 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 10, 2025.  Bill S 920's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 10, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 920

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 920

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 920

A bill to ensure that Federal contractors comply with child labor laws, and for other purposes.
A bill to ensure that Federal contractors comply with child labor laws, and for other purposes.

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