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A bill to strengthen protections against child labor violations, and for other purposes.

Introduced
Jun 17, 2026
Cosponsors
10
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 17, 2026

Bill Summary

Strengthens protections against child labor violations by increasing enforcement and regulations. Requires stricter adherence to child labor laws to prevent exploitation.

Sponsored By

Patty Murray
Democrat · Washington · Senate

Bill Journey

  1. Jun 17, 2026
  3. Jun 17, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects child workers and their families by providing stronger safeguards against exploitation and unsafe working conditions. It also impacts employers who hire minors, as they will be subject to increased scrutiny and penalties for non-compliance.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeSenate Bill · Federal
Primary Topic—
CommitteeCommittee on Health
IntroducedJun 17, 2026
Last UpdatedJun 17, 2026
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.