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H.R. 4693 (103rd)

Child Labor Deterrence Act of 1994

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Introduced

30 June 1994

Last action

12 July 1994 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations.

Sponsors

Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Swett, Dick [D-NH-2], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-11], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Rep. Hoke, Martin R. [R-OH-10], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], 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-5], Rep. Barlow, Tom [D-KY-1], Rep. Fingerhut, Eric D. [D-OH-19], Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2]

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Summary

Child Labor Deterrence Act of 1994 - Urges the President to seek agreement with governments that trade with the United States to secure an international ban on trade in products of child labor. (Sec. 4) Requires the Secretary of Labor (Secretary) to identify foreign industries that: (1) do not comply with national laws prohibiting child labor; (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 United States Trade Representative and the Secretaries of State, Commerce, and the Treasury; (2) hold at least one public hearing for public comment; and (3) publish notice in the Federal Register that such identification is being considered and the time and place for public comment. (Sec. 5) Prohibits the importation of products which have been produced by child labor. (Sec. 6) Sets forth civil and criminal penalties. (Sec. 9) Authorizes approriations for a U.S. contribution to: (1) the International Labor Organization for activities of the International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor; and (2) the United Nations Commission on Human Rights for 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. 30 June 1994

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 30 June 1994

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 30 June 1994

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 1 July 1994

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1420-1422)

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 12 July 1994

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

    Source: Committee

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