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HR 1397 103th Congress House

Child Labor Deterrence Act of 1993

Official title: To prohibit the importation of goods produced abroad with child labor and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 18, 1993 See on congress.gov
Foreign Trade and International Finance Administrative procedureChild laborCitizen participationCrime and Law Enforcement
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This bill died when the 103rd Congress ended
It never became law before the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 7 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 1, 1994
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1420-1422)
Sep 15, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2181-2183)
Jul 15, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1784-1785)
Mar 23, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Mar 18, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Mar 18, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E702-703)
Mar 18, 1993
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 1, 1994

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1420-1422)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Child Labor Deterrence Act of 1993 - Urges the President to seek agreement with governments that trade with the United States to secure an international ban on trade in products of child labor.

Requires the Secretary of Labor (Secretary) to identify foreign countries that: (1) do not comply with national laws prohibiting child labor; (2) utilize child labor in the export of products; and (3) have on a continuing basis exported such products to the United States.

Authorizes any person to file a petition with the Secretary requesting that a particular foreign industry and its host country be identified. Requires the Secretary, before making such identification, to: (1) consult with the U.S. Trade Representative, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Secretary of the Treasury; (2) hold at least one public hearing for public comment; (3) publish notice in the Federal Register that such identification is being considered and the time and place for public comment.

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

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Independent 1
D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Mar 18, 1993
 I
Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Mar 18, 1993
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1397: Child Labor Deterrence Act of 1993. 103rd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-1397/
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"H.R. 1397: Child Labor Deterrence Act of 1993." 103rd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-1397/.
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H.R. 1397, 103rd Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-1397/.
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