Stop Sweatshops Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (22 Jan 1999): Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
What this bill does
H.R. 90, the Stop Sweatshops Act, would amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. It aims to hold garment industry manufacturers legally responsible if their contractors violate certain labor laws related to wages, hours, child labor, and industrial homework. This means a manufacturer could be held liable, similar to the contractor, for these violations. The bill also establishes civil penalties for failing to keep accurate payroll records or for submitting fraudulent records.
This bill would affect manufacturers and contractors in the garment industry, as well as the workers employed by them. The goal is to promote fair competition and improve working conditions within the domestic garment industry. The bill also outlines penalties for violations of recordkeeping requirements, which could impact businesses in this sector.
The Stop Sweatshops Act was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 6, 1999, by Representative William Clay and referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. As of the provided information, its latest action is listed as "Introduced." This means it is at the beginning of the legislative process and would need to be considered by the committee, potentially pass the House and Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
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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.
Timeline
22 Jan 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 90 do?
- H.R. 90, the Stop Sweatshops Act, would amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. It aims to hold garment industry manufacturers legally responsible if their contractors violate certain labor laws related to wages, hours, child labor, and industrial homework. This means a manufacturer could be held liable, similar to the contractor, for these violations. The bill also establishes civil penalties for failing to keep accurate payroll records or for submitting fraudulent records. This bill would affect manufacturers and contractors in the garment industry, as well as the workers employed by them. The goal is to promote fair competition and improve working conditions within the domestic garment industry. The bill also outlines penalties for violations of recordkeeping requirements, which could impact businesses in this sector. The Stop Sweatshops Act was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 6, 1999, by Representative William Clay and referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. As of the provided information, its latest action is listed as "Introduced." This means it is at the beginning of the legislative process and would need to be considered by the committee, potentially pass the House and Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
- Has H.R. 90 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 90. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 90?
- H.R. 90 was sponsored by Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1] (D-MO), with 74 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 90?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections. (22 Jan 1999).
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