The CHILD Labor Act would strengthen federal rules against child labor. It would define oppressive child labor to include work by people under 18 in certain industries, such as mining, manufacturing, meat processing, and demolition, as well as work in places declared dangerous. It would also set age-based limits on work and require regular reviews of hazardous-work rules.
The bill would increase enforcement across supply chains. It would allow investigations to seek records about contractors and subcontractors, authorize stop-work orders, and permit warning tags on goods made using oppressive child labor. It would raise penalties and allow affected workers to seek damages and other relief. It would also set child-labor requirements for some federal contracts and financial assistance, and require annual reports to Congress about work-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths.
Employers, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers covered by the bill would face new child-labor requirements. Some federal contractors and recipients of federal assistance would need to train subcontractors and suppliers and form committees to review child-labor policies. Workers affected by violations could seek damages or other relief. The bill would also create training and support programs related to child labor.
No publicly available information on total implementation costs or funding. The bill does set civil penalties, damages, and other financial consequences for certain violations.
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