In Case You Missed It-Rep. Miller: Department of Labor Withdraws New Ag Youth Labor Regulations

WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Candice Miller (MI-10) today made the following comments regarding the announcement that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has withdrawn their proposed new Ag Youth Labor regulations which were announced last Fall. Miller said:

“This is excellent news and clear that the Administration has finally heard the commonsense voices of America. Family farms are an important part of our heritage and critical to producing the abundant food our nation needs. Farmers learn technical skills and practical knowledge as young people helping out on the farms of their family and neighbors; not only do they gain valuable experience, but develop character and learn the importance of a strong work ethic. I heard from many of our family farmers across my district in opposition to this terrible proposed rule and was proud to have joined in support of legislation that would have prohibited this proposal from being enacted if it had been finalized. I am glad that the DOL has withdrawn its proposed regulation on child labor in agriculture which would have only seriously inhibited the growth of our future farmers.”

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