HR 3997
Protecting Children Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 6:24 AM
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Bill overview
The Protecting Children Act aims to strengthen protections for children from oppressive child labor and unsafe workplaces. It increases penalties for violations of labor laws, expands the use of ‘hot goods’ injunctions to combat child labor trafficking, and enables private enforcement actions. The bill also seeks to bolster the capacity of government agencies to address child labor issues, update safety standards, and increase research and public education efforts related to this issue. The Act seeks to ensure that children are not subjected to dangerous working conditions or exploited for labor.
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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