Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Why This Matters
This bill aims to protect children from unsafe work environments and exploitation by tightening penalties and improving enforcement of child labor laws. It also focuses on education and research to raise awareness about these issues.
If you care about children's rights, this bill could help prevent their exploitation in the workforce.
Who this affects
Children in hazardous jobs · Families of affected children
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill increases penalties for companies that exploit child labor.
2It improves safety standards for workplaces that employ children.
3The bill supports better training for those enforcing child labor laws.
4It encourages research and public education about child labor issues.
5The bill allows private citizens to help enforce child labor laws.
