Resolutions ratifying the proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States for federal regulation of child labor

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on the exact content of the proposed amendment beyond its general purpose, nor does it specify actions taken by Massachusetts or other states regarding ratification.

Resolution to Ratify Child Labor Regulation Amendment

This resolution supports a proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would allow Congress to set rules for child labor.

What This Bill Does

• Proposes an amendment to the Constitution giving Congress power to make laws about child labor.
• Requires three-fourths of states to approve before it becomes part of the Constitution.

Who It Names or Affects

• People under 18 years old who work or might want to work.
• Congress, which would get new powers over child labor laws.

Terms To Know

Constitution

The main set of rules for the United States government and how it works.

Amendment

A change or addition to the Constitution that needs approval from states.

Limits and Unknowns

• It is not clear if this amendment will be ratified by enough states.
• The exact rules Congress would make about child labor are unknown at this time.

Official Summary Text

Resolutions ratifying the proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States for federal regulation of child labor
By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 3845) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others for the adoption of resolutions memorializing the Congress of the United States to ratify the proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States for federal regulation of child labor. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Current Bill Text

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Bill H.3845

Whereas, The Sixty-eighth Congress by both Houses passed the following proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States:

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States which, when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States, shall be valid to all intents and purposes as a part of the Constitution:

“Article XX,

“Section 1. The Congress shall have power to limit, regulate, and prohibit the labor of persons under eighteen years of age.

“Sec. 2. The power of the several States is unimpaired by this article except that the operation of State laws shall be suspended to the extent necessary to give effect to legislation enacted by the Congress;” now therefore be it

Resolved, That the said proposed amendment is hereby ratified by the legislature of the commonwealth of Massachusetts; and be it further

Resolved, That a certified copy of the foregoing preamble and resolution be forwarded by the Secretary of the Commonwealth to the Archivist of the United States in accordance with Title 1, United States Code, section 106b.

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