Children Don't Belong on Tobacco Farms Act

# Children Don't Belong on Tobacco Farms Act (HR 3335) - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill aims to restrict child labor on tobacco farms by strengthening federal protections for minors working in the tobacco industry. While federal law already prohibits the most hazardous agricultural work for children, tobacco farming has certain exemptions. This bill would eliminate or significantly reduce those exemptions, making it harder for children to legally work on tobacco farms and subjecting the industry to stricter oversight and penalties for violations. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects children who work on tobacco farms, tobacco farming operations (particularly family farms that rely on child labor), and enforcement agencies responsible for labor law compliance.

Tobacco-growing states would likely see the most direct impact, including areas in North Carolina, Kentucky, Virginia, and other major tobacco-producing regions. **Current Status** As of now, HR 3335 remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and would need committee approval before advancing further in the legislative process.