HR. 2310In Committee
COBALT Supply Chain Act
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Prohibit entry of goods containing cobalt refined in China unless importers rebut a forced or child labor presumption, while adding reporting and federal vehicle certification requirements tied to labor abuses in the DRC and XUAR
Key points
- Require importer proof on cobalt origin
- Require anti importation strategy reports
- Require vehicle supply chain certifications
- Prohibit imports of covered goods
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-03-24 — Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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