Bill would repeal Dodd-Frank's conflict minerals disclosure rule
Placed on the calendarH.R. 7085Latest action
Sponsor: Bill Huizenga · Representative · MI
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Official title: To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to repeal certain disclosure requirements related to conflict minerals, and for other purposes.
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
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HR 7085 would repeal the Dodd-Frank rule requiring companies to report conflict-mineral sourcing.
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What does this do?
This bill would repeal the "conflict minerals" provision from the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and remove Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Act. It would end requirements that certain publicly traded companies investigate and report whether tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold (3TG) used in their products come from conflict zones in central Africa.
Who does it affect?
The change affects large publicly traded manufacturers of electronics, jewelry, cars, and similar products, as well as human rights and advocacy groups that have used the disclosures. Consumers would lose access to public information about conflict-linked minerals in products they buy.
Why does it matter?
Manufacturers have argued the reporting requirements are costly and burdensome due to complex supply chains. Removing the rule means less public visibility into whether products contain minerals tied to armed conflict in central Africa.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJan 15, 2026
- House committee
- House voteYou are here · Mar 19, 2026
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 481.