Bill115th CongressFiled Jun 12, 2017Labor and Employment
H.R. 2878
Children Don't Belong on Tobacco Farms Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 12, 2017)
Children Don't Belong on Tobacco Farms Act
This bill amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to redefine "oppressive child labor," for purposes of child labor prohibitions, to include the employment of any employee under age 18 who has direct contact with tobacco plants or dried tobacco leaves.
What just happenedJun 12, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1](D-RI)Sponsor
16 cosponsors16 D
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- Introduced in HouseJun 12, 2017
- Jun 12, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Education and the Workforce Committee - Jun 12, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
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Introduced in House