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H.R. 1848

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit employment of children in tobacco-related agriculture by deeming such employment as oppressive child labor.

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.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.

Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1](D-RI)Sponsor
22 cosponsors22 D
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  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.

    Workforce Protections Subcommittee
  2. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  3. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit employment of children in tobacc… — Informed