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- H.R.2678
H.R.2678: International Child Labor Elimination Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Oct. 21, 1997
- Latest Major Action Feb. 12, 1998
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (9 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
International Child Labor Elimination Act of 1997 - Directs the Secretary of Labor to annually identify foreign countries that do not prohibit child labor, or that have laws prohibiting child labor but do not enforce them, and those industries in such countries in which child labor is used. Prohibits U.S. bilateral and multilateral assistance to identified countries, with specified exceptions. Authorizes appropriations for a U.S. contribution...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services, 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 Banking and Financial Services
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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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Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| Oct. 21, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.) |