Proposed Ban on Military Purchases Made with Child Labor

The Frame

What this does

This amendment would establish a new legal requirement for Department of Defense contractors to certify their supply chains are free of , affecting all companies seeking to provide goods to the military in 2027.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Department of Defense contractors

These entities must provide certifications regarding their labor practices to be eligible for Department of Defense contracts.

Department of Defense

The agency is prohibited from spending funds on products made with oppressive child labor and must establish new procurement rules.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Background

S. 4784 is the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which sets the budget and policy priorities for the Department of Defense. context

Summary

Senator Schatz has introduced an amendment to the 2027 defense budget bill that would prohibit the Department of Defense from using federal funds to purchase products made with . The proposal requires contractors to certify they have made a good-faith effort to ensure their products are not manufactured using such labor.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this amendment change for defense contractors?

Contractors would be required to certify that they have made a good-faith effort to ensure that no is used in the performance of their contracts with the Department of Defense.

How is 'oppressive child labor' defined?

The amendment uses the definition already established in section 3 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.

Why It Matters

This amendment would establish a new legal requirement for Department of Defense contractors to certify their supply chains are free of , affecting all companies seeking to provide goods to the military in 2027.

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Related Legislation

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Senate Scheduling Update for S. 4784

The Senate has agreed to delay the vote on a cloture motion for S. 4784 until after the confirmation vote for the Schwartz nomination. This procedural

Discoveries

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Supply Chain Compliance

The amendment signals a move toward stricter labor-related certification requirements for federal defense contractors.

Department of Defense

Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of Defense“The agency subject to the procurement prohibition and rulemaking requirements.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Labor“The agency required to consult on the rulemaking process.”Map →

personMr. Schatz“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

otherFair Labor Standards Act of 1938“The statute providing the legal definition for 'oppressive child labor'.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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