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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Hillary J. Scholten

Democrat · MI · Representative

Votes with party: 93.4% (532 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/S001221

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (9)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-01-09

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

House Committee on Education and WorkforceReferred To · 2026-01-09

Previously

Education and Workforce CommitteeReferred To · 2026-01-09

Plain-English Summary

This bill would strengthen protections against child labor and exploitation by establishing or expanding penalties for companies and individuals who employ children illegally or in dangerous conditions. It likely aims to improve enforcement of child labor laws and could affect businesses that hire workers, labor enforcement agencies, and organizations working to protect children's safety. The bill has been sent to the House Committee on Education and Workforce for review.

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Subjects

Labor and Employment

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