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Increased Penalties for Illegal Child Labor

This act raises financial penalties for companies that illegally employ children. The goal is to better protect children from exploitation in the workplace and ensure businesses face significantly higher consequences for violating child labor laws.
Key points
Minimum penalties for child labor violations increase from $11,000 to $5,000, with a maximum of $132,270.
For severe violations, minimum penalties increase from $50,000 to $25,000, with a maximum of $601,150.
New penalties apply to violations occurring on or after the act's effective date.
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Print number: 118_HR_2388
Sponsor: Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3]
Process start date: 2023-03-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Justice for Exploited Children Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_2388.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Minimum penalties for child labor violations increase from $11,000 to $5,000, with a maximum of $132,270.
  • For severe violations, minimum penalties increase from $50,000 to $25,000, with a maximum of $601,150.
  • New penalties apply to violations occurring on or after the act's effective date.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1662)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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