HR2310Referred to Committee
COBALT Supply Chain Act
Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2025-03-24
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
HR
ⓘType
Sponsor
Christopher H. Smith
Republican · NJ · Representative
Votes with party: 96.5% (548 recorded votes)
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Cosponsors (1)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
Latest Action
The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →
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.
2025-03-24
Source: Congress.gov
Committee Activity
Currently in
- House Committee on Foreign AffairsReferred To · 2025-03-24
- House Committee on Ways and MeansReferred To · 2025-03-24
- House Committee on Oversight and Government ReformReferred To · 2025-03-24
Previously
- Foreign Affairs CommitteeReferred To · 2025-03-24
- Oversight and Government Reform CommitteeReferred To · 2025-03-24
- Ways and Means CommitteeReferred To · 2025-03-24
Plain-English Summary
The legislation aims to strengthen America's supply chain for cobalt, a critical mineral used in batteries and electronics, by reducing dependence on foreign sources and potentially establishing domestic mining or processing capabilities. The bill would likely affect technology companies, battery manufacturers, and defense contractors who rely on cobalt, as well as workers in mining and manufacturing sectors. By securing more reliable access to this essential material, the measure seeks to protect U.S. economic and national security interests.
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Subjects
Foreign Trade and International Finance
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