HR 549 — A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States and the United States Secretary of Labor to review the child labor provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and the occupational restrictions issued under the act and take action to increase employment and training opportunities for youth workers.
Last action — Referred to INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS AND OPERATIONS, June 3, 2026
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.
Odds of enactment
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Prognosis
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In Committee
Current position in the legislative process.
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7 sponsors
1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (7 R).
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
In plain language
The bill urges a review of child labor laws to enhance youth employment opportunities.
This resolution calls on Congress and the Secretary of Labor to review child labor provisions and promote training and job opportunities for young workers. It aims to address current occupational restrictions that may limit youth engagement in the workforce.
What this means for you
- Workers: This means potential increased job and training opportunities for young workers looking to enter the labor market.
Summary
Memorializing Congress to Expand Training, Apprenticeship, and Employment Opportunities for Youth Workers
Bill Text
- Printer's No. 3508 View text Current
Action History
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Referred to INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS AND OPERATIONS, June 3, 2026
Sponsors
- Barbara Gleim · Primary
- Craig T. Staats · Cosponsor
- Perry A. Stambaugh · Cosponsor
- Valerie S. Gaydos · Cosponsor
- Marc S. Anderson · Cosponsor
- Andrea C. Verobish · Cosponsor
- David H. Zimmerman · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 246 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Barbara Gleim Republican
Co-sponsors (6)
- Craig T. Staats Republican
- Perry A. Stambaugh Republican
- Valerie S. Gaydos Republican
- Marc S. Anderson Republican
- Andrea C. Verobish Republican
- David H. Zimmerman Republican
Not signed on (246)
246 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 246 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 549 do?
- Memorializing Congress to Expand Training, Apprenticeship, and Employment Opportunities for Youth Workers
- Who sponsors HR 549?
- HR 549 is sponsored by Barbara Gleim (Republican), Craig T. Staats (Republican), Perry A. Stambaugh (Republican), Valerie S. Gaydos (Republican), Marc S. Anderson (Republican), Andrea C. Verobish (Republican), and David H. Zimmerman (Republican).
- What is the current status of HR 549?
- This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track HR 549?
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