Legislation

119th Congressional Bills endorsed by the Child Labor Coalition:

March 30th, 2026: The Child Labor Coalition, comprised of 38 organizational members, endorses the
Mon Mar 30 2026

Child Labor Coalition Applauds Introduction of the CARE Act of 2025 on Universal Children’s Day

November 20th, 2025: Today, on World Children’s Day, Representative Raul Ruiz (CA-25)
Thu Nov 20 2025

Letter Urging Governor DeWine to Protect Ohio Children and Veto SB 50

November 17th, 2025: Sally Greenberg, CEO of the National Consumers League and Chair of the Child
Mon Nov 17 2025

75-plus Organizations Endorse “Children Don’t Belong on Tobacco Farms”, H.R. 3335, Legislation

October 31, 2025: In the U.S., you must be 21 years old to buy cigarettes, but exemptions to child
Fri Oct 31 2025

“Dear Ohio State Senators, I’m a Student, Not a Substitute” in the N.Y. Times

August 15th, 2025: An award-winning letter about the possible weakening of child labor laws in Ohio
Fri Aug 15 2025

Why Teen Driving Protections Save Lives and What Happens Without Them

July 1, 2025: In 2022, teen drivers accounted for 9.1 percent of all motor vehicle accidents, with
Tue Jul 1 2025

Modernizing Government or Undermining Worker Protections? A Closer Look at the Secretary of Labor’s Agenda

June 23rd, 2025: The U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce held a hearing on
Mon Jun 23 2025

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