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S.974: A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit employment of children in tobacco-related agriculture by deeming such employment as oppressive child labor.
About This Bill
- Introduced April 16, 2015
- Latest Major Action April 16, 2015
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - April 16, 2015
Bill Summary
This bill amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to redefine "oppressive child labor," for purposes of child labor prohibitions, to include the employment of any employee under age 18 who has direct contact with tobacco plants or dried tobacco leaves.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 16, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2246-2247; text of measure as introduced: CR S2247-2249)
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| April 16, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.) |