H.R.1943: To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to permit certain youth to perform certain work with wood products, and for other purposes.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about emergency management
  • Introduced May 1, 2003
  • Latest Major Action Oct. 8, 2003

Bill Sponsor

Bill Summary

Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exempt from certain child labor restrictions the employment, inside or outside of businesses where machinery is used to process wood products, of individuals between ages 14 and 18 who are members of religious sects that do not permit formal education beyond the eighth grade.Permits such youth employment if the individual: (1) is supervised by an adult relative or by an adult member of the same...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 1, 2003

Introduced in the House by Joe Pitts (R-Pa.)

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