Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Why This Matters
This bill stops children from working in tobacco-related agriculture by labeling it as harmful child labor. It seeks to protect young workers from dangerous conditions in this industry.
If you are a parent of a child who might work on a tobacco farm, this bill would help keep them safe from harmful labor.
Who this affects
Children under eighteen
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill makes it illegal for children to work in tobacco farming.
2It defines working with tobacco as oppressive child labor.
3The bill updates the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.
4It protects children under eighteen from direct contact with tobacco plants.
5The bill aims to improve child welfare in agricultural jobs.