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HR 2485 101th Congress House Foreign Trade and International Finance Child labor Congressional reporting requirements Employee rights Foreign trade policy Human rights Import restrictions International trade

Child Labor Deterrence Act of 1989

Introduced: May 24, 1989 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 5, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.
Jun 5, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.
May 31, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
May 24, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 24, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
May 24, 1989
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Child Labor Deterrence Act of 1989 - Urges the President to propose to the United Nations Economic and Social Rights Committee that the Convention for the Rights of the Child include a worldwide ban on trade in products of child labor. Requires the Secretary of Labor to identify foreign countries that: (1) have not adopted, or enforced, prohibitions against the use of child labor in the manufacture of products; and (2) have exported products of child labor to the United States. Authorizes any person to file a petition with the Secretary requesting that a particular country be identified. Requires the Secretary, before making such identification, to: (1) consult with the U.S. Trade Representative, the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of the Treasury; and (2) publish notice in the Federal Register that such identification is being considered and invite public comment. Directs the Secretary of Labor to transmit to the Congress a report with respect to the national laws and practices of foreign countries pertaining to the commercial exploitation of children.

Prohibits the importation of products which have been produced by child labor. Sets forth civil and criminal penalties.

What's happening now June 5, 1989

Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.

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