Justice for Exploited Children Act of 2023
This bill increases civil penalties for employers violating child labor laws under the Fair Labor Standards Act. It raises the minimum penalty for first violations from $11,000 to $5,000 (with a maximum of $132,270) and for repeat violations from $50,000 to $25,000 (with a maximum of $601,150). The changes directly affect employers who exploit child labor by raising the financial consequences of violations. The amendments apply to violations occurring on or after the bill's enactment date.
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Mar 2023
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Introduced Mar 29, 2023
Last action Mar 30, 2023
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Mar 29, 2023
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Mar 29, 2023
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Introduced in House
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1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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