H.R. 2822 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Child Labor Exploitation Accountability Act
H.R. 2822 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Apr 25, 2023, sponsored by Greg Casar with 37 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 25, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 37
- Policy area
- Agriculture and Food
What it does
Child Labor Exploitation Accountability Act This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to ensure that any entity entering into a contract with USDA discloses violations of specific labor laws to the Department of Labor (Labor). It also restricts USDA contracts with entities that disclose certain violations.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Greg Casar (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 37 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 25, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. (Apr 25, 2023)
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- H.R. 253: Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act
- H.R. 530: A–PLUS Act
- H.R. 662: Block Grant Assistance Act of 2023
- H.R. 809: Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People’s Republic of China Act
- H.R. 1147: Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023
- H.R. 1230: Food Deserts Act
- H.R. 1437: Black Vulture Relief Act of 2023
Committees
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