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S.1341: Children Don't Belong on Tobacco Farms Act
About This Bill
- Introduced June 12, 2017
- Latest Major Action June 12, 2017
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - June 12, 2017
Bill Summary
Children Don't Belong on Tobacco Farms Act 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 |
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June 12, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3398)
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June 12, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.) |