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DemocratBill · H.R. 3997· House(119-HR-3997)

Protecting Children Act

Rep. Scott
Age: 79 years
Virginia
Introduced
6/12/2025
Last activity
6/12/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsored by
Robert Scott
Cosponsors
Democrat - 8Republican - 0
Labor and Employment
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The Protecting Children Act is designed to safeguard children from oppressive child labor and unsafe working conditions. It implements stricter civil and criminal penalties for violations of labor and safety laws. The bill expands the use of hot goods injunctions and enables private enforcement of certain rights. It also establishes a National Advisory Committee on Child Labor to provide expert guidance to federal agencies. Furthermore, the Act creates a dedicated fund to support research, training, and interagency collaboration. Finally, it mandates improved statistical programs and public education initiatives regarding young workers.

Yes

  • Would children be better off under this?+10

    The bill provides significant new protections, increased penalties for harm, and enhanced research to safeguard children from oppressive labor and unsafe conditions.

  • Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+5

    It provides safety and legal recourse for workers under 18, which includes older teenagers.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5

    The bill protects children in potentially low-income or vulnerable working situations from exploitation.

The opposite

  • Would business owners be better off under this?-7

    Employers face significantly higher civil and criminal penalties, as well as increased litigation risks from expanded injunctions and private enforcement.