Bill116th CongressFiled Jun 12, 2019Labor and Employment
H.R. 3229
Children Don’t Belong on Tobacco Farms Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 12, 2019)
Children Don't Belong on Tobacco Farms Act
This bill redefines "oppressive child labor," for purposes of child labor prohibitions under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, 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, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1](D-RI)Sponsor
15 cosponsors15 D
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- Introduced in HouseJun 12, 2019
- Jun 12, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Education and the Workforce Committee - Jun 12, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
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Introduced in House