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Contractor Accountability for Labor Law Compliance in Agriculture

This act aims to protect workers, including children, by ensuring that companies contracting with the Department of Agriculture comply with labor laws. These companies will be required to disclose any violations, and those with serious or repeated breaches may be barred from future government contracts. This enhances workplace safety and fairness, especially in the agricultural sector.
Key points
Companies contracting with the Department of Agriculture must annually disclose labor law violations from the past three years.
Serious or repeated labor law violations can lead to a ban from new government contracts for up to five years.
The act seeks to prevent worker exploitation, including child labor, by increasing oversight of government contractors.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_2822
Sponsor: Rep. Casar, Greg [D-TX-35]
Process start date: 2023-04-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Child Labor Exploitation Accountability Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_2822.

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 2023-04-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Companies contracting with the Department of Agriculture must annually disclose labor law violations from the past three years.
  • Serious or repeated labor law violations can lead to a ban from new government contracts for up to five years.
  • The act seeks to prevent worker exploitation, including child labor, by increasing oversight of government contractors.
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. Casar, Greg [D-TX-35].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

CATEGORIES

Labor Agriculture