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H.R. 10346 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026

Stop China’s Exploitation of Congolese Children and Adult Forced Labor through Cobalt Mining Act

H.R. 10346 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Sep 10, 2026, sponsored by Christopher H. Smith.

During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Sep 10, 2026
Co-sponsors
0
Policy area
Foreign Trade and International Finance

What it does

Stop China’s Exploitation of Congolese Children and Adult Forced Labor through Cobalt Mining Act This bill requires the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force to complete and submit to Congress the results of an investigation into the alleged use of forced labor in the cobalt mining industry of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ)

Where it stands

  • IntroducedSep 10, 2026
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 32 - 8. (Sep 16, 2026)

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 10346 (119th Congress): Stop China’s Exploitation of Congolese…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/119-hr-10346/stop-chinas-exploitation-of-congolese-children-and-adult-forced (accessed 2026-10-17).

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