H.R.23: Stop Sweatshops Act of 1997

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110 (107 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 3 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Stop Sweatshops Act of 1997 - Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for the civil liability of manufacturers for sweatshop conditions maintained by their contractors in the garment industry. Sets forth civil penalties for violation of recordkeeping and payroll accounting requirements.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Jan. 7, 1997

Introduced in the House by William Clay (D-Mo.)

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