Rep. Smith Introduces Bill Aimed at Preventing Cobalt Mined by Child Exploitation, Forced Labor in the Congo From Entering US Market
April 17, 2024
April 17, 2024
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chair of the House Global Human Rights Subcommittee, introduced legislation (HR 7891) this week aimed at ensuring that cobalt--a key natural resource used to power electric vehicles, solar panels and other "green" products--that is extracted or processed with the use of child or forced labor in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) does not enter the United . . .
Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chair of the House Global Human Rights Subcommittee, introduced legislation (HR 7891) this week aimed at ensuring that cobalt--a key natural resource used to power electric vehicles, solar panels and other "green" products--that is extracted or processed with the use of child or forced labor in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) does not enter the United . . .