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LET’S Protect Workers Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 6597 · House Bill · 119th Congress

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Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsors
81
Latest action
Dec 10, 2025

What it does

The LET’S Protect Workers Act would significantly increase civil monetary penalties for violations of federal labor, employment, and workplace safety laws, including child labor, wage and hour protections, occupational safety, farmworker protections, mine safety, black lung benefits, family and medical leave, employee health plan parity, and unfair labor practices. It affects employers, plan sponsors, administrators, service providers, and issuers who violate these laws, imposing higher fines—such as up to $150,000 per child labor violation, up to $800,000 for willful OSHA violations, and doubled penalties for repeat or willful offenses in several categories. The bill also strengthens…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Dec 10, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Dec 10, 2025

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

Sponsors

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Where it goes next

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