To ensure that goods made using or containing cobalt refined in the People's Republic of China do not enter the United States market under the presumption that the cobalt is extracted or processed with the use of child and forced labor in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Bill 119 hr 2310, also known as the Cobalt Refinement Transparency Act, aims to prevent goods made with cobalt refined in China from entering the US market if there is a suspicion that the cobalt was extracted or processed using child or forced labor in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

The bill specifically targets cobalt, a mineral commonly used in electronics and other products, as the DRC is a major producer of this mineral and has been known for using child and forced labor in its mining operations. By prohibiting the importation of goods containing cobalt refined in China under these circumstances, the bill seeks to hold companies accountable for their supply chains and prevent the exploitation of vulnerable populations.

If passed, the Cobalt Refinement Transparency Act would require companies to provide documentation proving that the cobalt used in their products was not sourced from the DRC and was not refined in China. This transparency measure aims to ensure that companies are sourcing their cobalt ethically and not contributing to human rights abuses in the DRC. Overall, the bill seeks to address the issue of child and forced labor in the cobalt supply chain and promote ethical sourcing practices among companies importing goods into the United States.