Bills · S 920
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 920Government Operations and Politics
Preventing Child Labor Exploitation in Federal Contracting Act
INTRO MAR 10· LAST ACTION MAR 10
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to ensure that their tax dollars are not inadvertently funding companies that exploit child labor. Currently, there might be less scrutiny on the child labor practices of federal contractors and their extensive supply chains.
If this bill becomes law, it would create a stronger system of accountability, making it harder for companies with child labor violations to secure federal contracts. This could incentivize businesses to improve their labor practices and enhance ethical standards across industries that interact with the federal government. If it doesn't pass, the existing system, which proponents argue has fewer safeguards against child labor exploitation in federal contracting, would remain in place.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires all federal contractors to annually certify whether they, or their subcontractors, have violated child labor laws within the past three years.
This provision creates a mandatory reporting mechanism to identify potential child labor violations in the federal supply chain.
PROVISION 02
Prohibits federal agencies from awarding contracts to companies that have child labor violations and have not taken agreed-upon corrective measures.
This directly links past child labor violations and a failure to fix them to a company's ability to receive federal contracts.
PROVISION 03
Mandates the Secretary of Labor to prepare an annual list of entities with unaddressed child labor violations, making them ineligible for federal contracts for a minimum of four years.
This establishes a formal process to exclude non-compliant companies from federal contracting and promotes public transparency.
PROVISION 04
Establishes a penalty for any person who knowingly fails to make the required representation or certification regarding child labor compliance.
This provision enforces the reporting requirements by creating consequences for dishonesty or non-compliance.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
R· Missouri
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 10
Introduced in Senate
MAR 10
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 920
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 10, 2025
Last actionMar 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 10, 2025
Senate BillS 920Government Operations and Politics
Preventing Child Labor Exploitation in Federal Contracting Act
INTRODUCED MAR 10, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 10, 2025
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READING
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COSPONSORS
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