Stop Child Labor Act

This bill strengthens child labor protections by allowing children harmed by violations to sue employers for compensatory and punitive damages up to $250,000. It increases civil penalties for violations (minimum $5,000, maximum $132,270 annually adjusted for inflation) and adds criminal penalties for repeated violations, including fines up to $50,000 or 1 year in jail. The bill also creates federal grants to fund prevention programs through nonprofits, trade groups, or labor partnerships, focusing on education and systems to avoid child labor violations. These changes apply to all employers violating current child labor rules under the Fair Labor Standards Act, directly affecting harmed children and businesses that exploit underage workers.