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- H.R.1328
H.R.1328: Child Labor Deterrence Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced April 15, 1997
- Latest Major Action April 29, 1997
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Child Labor Deterrence Act of 1997 - Urges the President to seek an agreement with governments that trade with the United States to secure an international ban on trade in products of child labor (commercial exploitation of children under 15). Requires the Secretary of Labor (Secretary) to identify foreign countries that: (1) do not comply with national laws that prohibit child labor in the workplace; (2) utilize child labor in the export of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House International Relations
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
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| April 15, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Barney Frank (D-Mass.) |