WASHINGTON, March 22 -- The House Ways and Means Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-895) on the Stop China's Exploitation of Congolese Children and Adult Forced Labor through Cobalt Mining Act (H.R. 7981). The report was advanced by Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, on Dec. 17, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * I. SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND A. Purpose and Summary H.R. 7981, the Stop China's Exploitation of Congolese Children and Adult Forced Labor through Cobalt Mining Act, as ordered reported by t more ST