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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jul 20, 1995
Directs the Secretary of Labor to issue a final rule within one year to amend the exemption from child labor restrictions under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 for minors between 16 and 18 years of age who operate automobiles or trucks under a certain weight. Eliminates the requirement that such operation be only occasional and incidental to the minor's employment. Requires that such operation not be the primary duty of the minor's employment.
People & committees
Rep. Tate, Randy [R-WA-9] · R–WA
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10839-10840)
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Referred to the House Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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