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- H.R.1870
H.R.1870: Young American Workers' Bill of Rights
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced June 12, 1997
- Latest Major Action Sept. 23, 1998
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
54 (53 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Young American Workers' Bill of Rights - Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to revise and increase requirements relating to child labor standards, including: (1) reporting, recordkeeping, and certification; (2) orders and regulations; (3) penalties; (4) coverage regardless of sales volume; (5) civil actions; and (6) migrant or seasonal agricultural labor. Directs the Secretary of Labor to: (1) compile (jointly with the Census Bureau)...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| June 12, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Tom Lantos (D-Calif.) |