I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2388 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 29, 2023 Ms. Scholten (for herself and Ms. Mace ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to increase civil penalties related to child labor.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Justice for Exploited Children Act of 2023 . 2. Civil penalties related to child labor (a) In general Section 16(e)(1)(A) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 216(e)(1)(A) ) is amended— (1) by striking not to exceed— and inserting as follows: ; (2) by moving the margins for clauses (i) and (ii) 4 ems to the left; (3) in clause (i)— (A) by striking $11,000 and inserting Not less than $5,000 but not more than $132,270 ; and (B) by striking ; or and inserting a period; and (4) in clause (ii), by striking $50,000 and inserting Not less than $25,000 but not more than $601,150 . (b) Effective date The amendments in subsection (a) shall be applicable to violations occurring on or after the date of enactment of this section.