SHIELD Act
Sponsored by Dean, Madeleine (Democrat-PA-4) · House · Introduced May 7, 2026
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Plain-English Summary (AI-assisted)
This bill would authorize the U.S. government to impose economic sanctions against foreign individuals and companies that use forced labor or child labor in cobalt mining operations. Cobalt is a mineral critical to battery production for electronics and electric vehicles.
Legislative Status Timeline
Introduced
May 7, 2026
In Committee
May 7, 2026
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Presidential Action
Pending
Sponsor
Dean, Madeleine
Independent · PA-4
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