A bill to require the Secretary of State to annually issue a list of People's Republic of China-origin entities carrying out mining involving forced labor or causing environmental harm in African countries, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill S 4473

Bill S.4473, introduced in the 119th Congress, aims to compel the Secretary of State to publish a yearly roster of entities from the People's Republic of China engaged in mining activities in Africa that involve forced labor or environmental degradation, among other objectives.

Current Status of Bill S 4473

Bill S 4473 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 30, 2026. Bill S 4473 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on April 30, 2026. Bill S 4473's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of April 30, 2026

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4473

A bill to require the Secretary of State to annually issue a list of People's Republic of China-origin entities carrying out mining involving forced labor or causing environmental harm in African countries, and for other purposes.