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Richard Blumenthal: So I invite my Republican colleagues who speak vociferously and vehemently on this topic to join the Child Labor…

On the recordJune 14, 2023
So I invite my Republican colleagues who speak vociferously and vehemently on this topic to join the Child Labor Prevention Act, which would increase the maximum fines for violations and establish new criminal penalties, now we're talking, criminal penalties for child labor and hold employers accountable.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

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Blumenthal urges bipartisan support for stronger child labor laws and penalties.

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