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Large Corporations Must Audit and Eliminate Child Labor in Supply Chains.

This law requires the largest corporations (with over $500 million in revenue) to conduct annual audits and publicly report on the use of unlawful child labor throughout their global supply chains. The goal is to increase corporate transparency and accountability, ensuring consumers that the products they buy are not the result of child exploitation. Companies failing to comply or retaliating against workers face massive financial penalties.
Key points
Mandatory Audits: Large businesses must annually investigate their suppliers and service providers for any instances of unlawful child labor, including confidential worker interviews.
Public Disclosure: Audit findings and policies to prevent child labor must be published on the company's public website, increasing consumer awareness.
Worker Protection: Employees cooperating with audits are legally protected from retaliation, with willful retaliation punishable by fines up to $500 million.
Severe Penalties: Non-compliance with reporting and audit rules can result in civil damages up to $100 million.
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Print number: 118_S_1434
Sponsor: Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]
Process start date: 2023-05-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Corporate Responsibility for Child Labor Elimination Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1434.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory Audits: Large businesses must annually investigate their suppliers and service providers for any instances of unlawful child labor, including confidential worker interviews.
  • Public Disclosure: Audit findings and policies to prevent child labor must be published on the company's public website, increasing consumer awareness.
  • Worker Protection: Employees cooperating with audits are legally protected from retaliation, with willful retaliation punishable by fines up to $500 million.
  • Severe Penalties: Non-compliance with reporting and audit rules can result in civil damages up to $100 million.
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. Hawley, Josh [R-MO].

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 2025-12-26.

CATEGORIES

Labor Economy