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H.R.2475: Bonded Child Labor Elimination Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Sept. 15, 1997
- Latest Major Action Sept. 25, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (10 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
Bonded Child Labor Elimination Act - Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to prohibit the importation of articles produced or manufactured with bonded child labor. Defines "bonded child labor" to mean work or service: (1) which is exacted from any person under 15 years of age, either in payment for the debts of a parent, relative, or guardian or drawn under false pretexts; and (2) to which such person is confined against his or her will. Authorizes...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, 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 Ways and Means
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Referred to House International Relations
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
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| Sept. 15, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Bernard Sanders (ID-Vt.) |