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USDA Contractor Accountability: Disclosing Labor Law Violations

This Act requires entities entering into contracts with the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to disclose annually to the Secretary of Labor any administrative determinations or judgments regarding violations of specific labor laws, including child labor and safety regulations. Companies found to have serious, repeated, or pervasive violations may be placed on a list of entities ineligible for USDA contracts. Furthermore, the USDA will not conduct meat or poultry inspections at facilities owned by entities on this ineligible list.
Key points
USDA contractors must disclose if any determinations regarding labor law violations have been issued against them within the preceding 3 years.
The Secretary of Labor prepares a list of entities ineligible for USDA contracts due to serious or repeated violations.
Entities on the ineligible list cannot receive contracts from the USDA for that year or the subsequent 4 years.
The USDA will not conduct meat or poultry inspections at facilities owned by entities on the ineligible list.
Knowingly failing to make the required disclosure is treated as a criminal offense under the U.S. Code.
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Print number: 118_S_1288
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
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_S_1288.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-04-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • USDA contractors must disclose if any determinations regarding labor law violations have been issued against them within the preceding 3 years.
  • The Secretary of Labor prepares a list of entities ineligible for USDA contracts due to serious or repeated violations.
  • Entities on the ineligible list cannot receive contracts from the USDA for that year or the subsequent 4 years.
  • The USDA will not conduct meat or poultry inspections at facilities owned by entities on the ineligible list.
  • Knowingly failing to make the required disclosure is treated as a criminal offense under the U.S. Code.
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 Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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