H.R. 7981 aims to block goods containing cobalt that is mined or processed using child or forced labor in the Democratic Republic of the Congo from entering the U.S. market. The bill mandates an investigation into such labor practices and outlines a strategy to enforce...
Simple Explanation
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.