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Allows Teens More School-Week Work Hours
Teenagers Earning Everyday Necessary Skills Act
AI draftFederal · House · HR3545-119
Would let 14- to 16-year-olds work up to 24 hours a week during school weeks, between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m.
Supporters say
Some youth employment groups would likely say teens gain job skills and money. They say the bill sets clear daytime limits.
Critics say
Some child welfare groups would likely say the longer hours could hurt teens' schoolwork and health. They may also say a 24-hour limit is still too high during school weeks.
Why it matters
Teens in this age group could work more hours during the school year than federal child labor rules now allow. Their work would need to fall within the set daytime hours.
What it does
- Allows 14- to 16-year-olds to work up to 24 hours in a week when school is in session
- Limits their work to between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. in the local time zone
- Bars the Labor Secretary from calling such work oppressive child labor based on hours alone
Status
Latest action (2025-05-21): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsors
Sponsor details for this federal bill are available at the source link above.
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