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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.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Marc Anderson and 5 co-sponsors

Urges Congress and the U.S. Department of Labor to review and possibly revise FLSA child labor rules and occupational restrictions to expand youth employment and training opportuni

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Bill Summary · HR 549

Overview

  • Bill: HR 549
  • Session: 2025-2026
  • Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
  • Title: 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.
  • Sponsors: Barb Gleim (primary), with co-sponsors Valerie Gaydos, Marc Anderson, Craig Staats, Perry Stambaugh

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution urges federal action to review and potentially revise the child labor provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and related occupational restrictions.
  • Objective: to increase employment and training opportunities for youth workers by advocating Congress and the U.S. Department of Labor to reassess current rules and consider reforms or action that would expand permissible work opportunities and training pathways for young people.

Key Provisions

  • As a resolution, the bill does not itself change law or authorize new programs at the state level.
  • It requests federal institutions (Congress and the U.S. Secretary of Labor) to:
    • Review existing child labor provisions under the FLSA.
    • Examine the occupational restrictions and restrictions on youth employment issued under the FLSA.
    • Take action intended to increase employment and training opportunities for youth workers.
  • The resolution signals Pennsylvania’s legislative stance and policy preferences, encouraging federal policymakers to pursue reforms or actions aligned with expanding youth employment and training options.

Affected Parties

  • Youth workers and potential youth employees in Pennsylvania (and broadly, nationwide) could be affected if federal changes to FLSA child labor provisions or occupational restrictions are enacted.
  • Employers who hire or intend to hire youth workers may experience changes in permissible work hours, job duties, or training opportunities depending on possible federal reforms.
  • State agencies and workforce development programs focusing on youth employment may see alignment with federal action that expands training and placement opportunities.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • This is a concurrent or joint resolution directed at federal authorities (Congress and the U.S. Secretary of Labor), not a bill that would enact policy at the state level.
  • The resolution articulates the Pennsylvania General Assembly’s position and request to federal policymakers, without imposing state-law changes or creating new state programs.
  • No specific dates, deadlines, or implementation timelines are provided within the summary; the measure serves to advocate for federal review and potential action.

Potential Impact

  • If federal action is taken in response, possible outcomes could include:
    • Revisions to FLSA child labor provisions to permit broader or safer youth employment opportunities.
    • Adjustments to occupational restrictions that currently limit certain job types or hours for minors.
    • Expanded workforce training, apprenticeship, or youth employment programs at the federal level, potentially increasing youth employment opportunities.
  • The resolution signals bipartisan or cross-sponsor support within Pennsylvania for federal reform aimed at youth employment and training, potentially influencing federal policymakers through state-level advocacy.

Notes

  • The bill is primarily a symbolic and persuasive instrument at the state level, aimed at affecting federal policy rather than creating immediate changes within Pennsylvania.
  • If you need a comparison to current FLSA provisions or a list of specific occupations restricted to minors, that information would come from federal law and Department of Labor regulations, not from this resolution itself.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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