In simple terms, this bill is like a rule to make sure things made with a special metal called cobalt, that might have been collected by kids or people forced to work in Congo, don't come into the United States. It tries to check how the cobalt was gathered and work with others to stop unfair work practices.

H. R. 8310 wants to make sure the U.S. helps the Democratic Republic of the Congo become a peaceful and fair place by protecting people, improving elections, and making sure mining is done safely. It also wants to have less influence from China in mining there and more from countries like the U.S.

The bill is about saying "no" to hurting and being mean to certain groups of people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It asks the U.S. to help protect these people and make sure that everyone who is mean gets into trouble.

The bill is like a rule that tries to stop toys and gadgets made with a special material from a faraway place called the Democratic Republic of the Congo from coming to the U.S. if kids or people are forced to work there. It's trying to make sure everyone is treated fairly and not hurt when making things we use.