118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 2388Justice for Exploited Children Act of 2023

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to increase civil penalties related to child labor.

Labor and employment
Introduced Mar 29, 2023
Last action Mar 30, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
Mar 29, 2023
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Referred
Mar 29, 2023
Education and Workforce
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
SummaryCRS Summary

This bill replaces the current maximum civil penalty of $11,000 for a violation of the child labor laws with a minimum civil penalty of $5,000 and a maximum of $132,270 (or, in the case of a violation that causes death or serious injury, $25,000 and $601,150, respectively).

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 3 actions
Mar 30, 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Mar 29, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 29, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.