H.R. 2388 · 118th Congress
Justice for Exploited Children Act of 2023
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Hillary Scholten
- Introduced
- 2023-03-29
- Latest action
- 2023-03-30 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Summary
Justice for Exploited Children Act of 2023
This bill replaces the current maximum civil penalty of $11,000 for a violation of the child labor laws with a minimum civil penalty of $5,000 and a maximum of $132,270 (or, in the case of a violation that causes death or serious injury, $25,000 and $601,150, respectively).