To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exempt certain 16- and 17-year-old individuals employed in timber harvesting entities or mechanized timber harvesting entities from child labor laws, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires child labor law exemptions for timber harvesting entities and mechanized timber harvesting entities The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. It relies on compliance mandates, product standards, and exemptions. The main policy areas are Environmental Groups, Finance, Environment, and Housing.
Who Benefits and How
Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Businesses and employers affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires child labor law exemptions for timber harvesting entities and mechanized timber harvesting entities The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires child labor law exemptions for timber harvesting entities and mechanized timber harvesting entities The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Environmental Groups, Finance, Environment, Housing
Primary Purpose
The bill requires child labor law exemptions for timber harvesting entities and mechanized timber harvesting entities The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Golden of Maine (for himself, Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania, …
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