Stop Sweatshops Act
Latest action (6 Jan 1999): Introduced
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Official summary
Stop Sweatshops Act - Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to make garment industry manufacturers civilly liable for sweatshop conditions maintained by their contractors. Sets forth civil penalties for violation of recordkeeping and payroll accounting requirements.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 90 do?
- Stop Sweatshops Act - Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to make garment industry manufacturers civilly liable for sweatshop conditions maintained by their contractors. Sets forth civil penalties for violation of recordkeeping and payroll accounting requirements.
- Has H.R. 90 become law?
- Not yet. As of 6 Jan 1999, H.R. 90 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 90?
- H.R. 90 was sponsored by Rep. William “Bill” Clay [D-MO1, 1969-2000] (Democrat-MO), with 74 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 90?
- Introduced (6 Jan 1999).
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