Stop Sweatshops Act of 1997 - Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for the civil liability of manufacturers for sweatshop conditions maintained by their contractors in the garment industry. Sets forth civil penalties for violation of recordkeeping and payroll accounting requirements.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E71)
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
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