Justice for Exploited Children Act

This bill would change the Fair Labor Standards Act to raise penalties for breaking federal child labor rules. People who repeatedly or willfully violate child labor rules could face criminal fines of up to $100,000, up to 5 years in prison, or both. If a willful or repeated violation results in the death or serious injury of a worker under 18, criminal penalties could reach $500,000, 10 years in prison, or both. The bill would also set minimum and maximum civil fines for child labor violations, with higher amounts when a violation causes a minor's death, and would double certain fines for repeated or willful violations. The changes would apply only to violations that happen on or after the bill becomes law.

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Sponsors

• Hillary J. Scholten Democrat sponsor
• 9 cosponsors