HR 1193
Future in Logging Careers Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 1:46 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Future in Logging Careers Act, aims to allow some 16- and 17-year-olds to work in the logging industry without being subject to all child labor laws. It defines ‘timber harvesting employer’ and ‘mechanized timber harvesting employer’ to include a broader range of logging operations and equipment. Specifically, it creates an exception for these young workers when employed by companies owned or operated by their parents, provided the job is deemed particularly hazardous by the Secretary of Labor. The goal is to address a shortage of workers in the logging sector by increasing opportunities for young people.
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Becca [D-VT-At Large] Balint
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