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Strengthening Child Labor Enforcement for Federal Contractors.

This law tightens rules for companies seeking government contracts to prevent child labor exploitation. Federal contractors must annually disclose any child labor violations from the past three years. Companies that fail to correct serious violations will be barred from receiving public contracts for at least four years, ensuring taxpayer money supports ethical businesses.
Key points
Federal contractors must certify whether they or their subcontractors have faced judgments for child labor violations in the last three years.
Companies with uncorrected serious violations will be placed on an ineligible list, preventing them from securing federal contracts for a minimum of four years.
Knowingly failing to report violations is illegal and subject to penalties, including those under the False Claims Act.
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Print number: 118_S_3139
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2023-10-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Preventing Child Labor Exploitation in Federal Contracting Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3139.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-10-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal contractors must certify whether they or their subcontractors have faced judgments for child labor violations in the last three years.
  • Companies with uncorrected serious violations will be placed on an ineligible list, preventing them from securing federal contracts for a minimum of four years.
  • Knowingly failing to report violations is illegal and subject to penalties, including those under the False Claims Act.
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: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 695.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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