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Young American Workers' Bill of Rights

Introduced: June 12, 1997 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 23, 1998
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1785-1786)
Jun 27, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Jun 27, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1344)
Jun 12, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Jun 12, 1997
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Young American Workers' Bill of Rights - Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to revise and increase requirements relating to child labor standards, including: (1) reporting, recordkeeping, and certification; (2) orders and regulations; (3) penalties; (4) coverage regardless of sales volume; (5) civil actions; and (6) migrant or seasonal agricultural labor.

Directs the Secretary of Labor to: (1) compile (jointly with the Census Bureau) annual child labor data with respect to individuals under age 18; (2) provide for coordination among enforcement personnel for Federal and State labor standards, occupational health and safety laws, and Federal immigration laws; (3) establish an Advisory Committee for Child Labor; and (4) publicize violators of child labor laws.

Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now September 23, 1998

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1785-1786)

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 10
All 10 Democratic 9 Independent 1