CHILD Labor Act
Key claim: The House has introduced the CHILD Labor Act and referred it to the Education and Workforce and Oversight committees for consideration.
Abstract
(HR9347 · 119th Congress) Latest action (2026-06-18): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Why this matters
Child labor enforcement has drawn heightened attention as states have loosened youth work rules and DOL has reported rising violations, so a federal bill signals congressional interest in strengthening or clarifying standards. Because the bill is only at introduction and referral, no obligations change yet for workers or employers, but committee referral to Education and Workforce (and Oversight) indicates the likely venues where any substantive standards, penalties, or enforcement authority will be shaped.