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Stronger Penalties for Child Labor Violations
Recent Bills/Stronger Penalties for Child Labor Violations

Stronger Penalties for Child Labor Violations

IntroducedJanuary 9, 2026
Introduced7 months ago
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Labor and Employment
Why This Matters

The Justice for Exploited Children Act aims to toughen penalties for those who violate child labor laws, especially in cases that harm minors. This bill is important because it seeks to protect children from dangerous work conditions and hold offenders accountable.

If you care about child safety at work, this bill could lead to tougher consequences for those who exploit minors.
Who this affects
Children under 18 · Families
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill increases fines and prison time for people who break child labor laws.
  2. 2It sets higher penalties for violations that cause serious harm or death to minors.
  3. 3Repeated or willful violations will lead to even harsher consequences.
  4. 4The changes apply to both criminal and civil penalties under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
  5. 5These new rules will take effect as soon as the bill is passed.
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IntroducedCurrentJan 9

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Donald Trump
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