Require companies to disclose the sources of cobalt used in their products to ensure ethical labor practices.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with COBALT Supply Chain Act?
The Cobalt Supply Chain Act, introduced as H.R. 2310, has remained in three House committees since March 23, 2025. The House committees must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most legislation fails because committees choose not to act on it. No progress has occurred on this proposal for 15 months.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by COBALT Supply Chain Act (H.R. 2310 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 6909 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 6909 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Christopher Smith (R-NJ)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.