Strengthen protections against the illegal employment of minors in the workplace.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with CHILD Labor Act?
The Child Labor Act is represented by H.R. 9347, which has remained in the House Committee on Education and Workforce since June 17, 2026. Committee members must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most legislation fails to receive this step and expires without a hearing. This proposal faces the same historical pattern where the vast majority of bills do not advance past the committee stage.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by CHILD Labor Act (H.R. 9347 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 6079 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 6079 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Rosa DeLauro (D-CT)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.