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H.R. 2065 (104th)

Child Labor Deterrence Act of 1995

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Introduced

19 July 1995

Last action

4 August 1995 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.

Sponsors

Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Rivers, Lynn N. [D-MI-13], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26], JOSE SERRANO, Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-12], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3], Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7], Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11], Marcy Kaptur, PETER DEFAZIO, PETER VISCLOSKY, Zoe Lofgren, Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9], JOHN CONYERS, Rescom. Romero-Barcelo, Carlos A. [D-PR-At Large], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Barrett, Thomas M. [D-WI-5], Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Klink, Ron [D-PA-4], Rosa DeLauro

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Summary

Child Labor Deterrence Act of 1995 - Urges the President to seek an agreement with governments that trade with the United States to secure an international ban on trade in products of child labor (commercial exploitation of children under 15). Requires the Secretary of Labor (Secretary) to identify foreign countries that: (1) do not comply with national laws that prohibit child labor in the workplace; (2) utilize child labor in the export of products; and (3) have, on a continuing basis, exported such products to the United States. Authorizes any person to file a petition with the Secretary requesting that a particular foreign industry and its host country be identified. Requires the Secretary, before making such identification, to: (1) consult with the U.S. Trade Representative, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Secretary of the Treasury; (2) hold at least one public hearing for public comment; and (3) publish notice in the Federal Register, inviting public comment, that such identification is being considered. Prohibits the importation of products which have been produced by child labor. Sets forth civil and criminal penalties. Authorizes appropriations for a U.S. contribution to: (1) the International Labor Organization for the activities of the International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor; and (2) the United Nations Commission on Human Rights for those activities relating to bonded child labor that are carried out by the Subcommittee and Working Group on Contemporary Forms of Slavery.

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Timeline

  1. 19 July 1995

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 July 1995

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 July 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 19 July 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 31 July 1995

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

    Source: Committee

  6. 4 August 1995

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.

    Source: Committee

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