S4817Referred to Committee

A bill to strengthen protections against child labor violations, and for other purposes.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-06-17
Introduced
10
Cosponsors
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Patty Murray
Patty Murray
Democrat · WA · Senator
Votes with party: 88.1% (791 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (10)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

2026-06-17

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Plain-English Summary

The bill would increase penalties and enforcement actions against companies that violate child labor laws, making it harder for businesses to employ minors in dangerous or illegal working conditions. It would give federal labor inspectors stronger tools to investigate violations and protect young workers from exploitation in industries like agriculture, manufacturing, and retail. The changes would affect employers across the country and aim to ensure children can focus on school and safe activities rather than dangerous work.

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