Repeal of Conflict Mineral Disclosure

Official: To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to repeal certain disclosure requirements related to conflict minerals, and for other purposes.

IntroducedJanuary 15, 2026

Finance and Financial SectorAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresMiningMetalsConflicts and warsBusiness recordsSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Why This Matters

This bill would stop companies from having to report where they get certain minerals linked to conflict. It aims to make it easier for businesses by reducing paperwork and regulations.

If you work for a company that uses conflict minerals, this bill could reduce the paperwork your employer has to handle.

Affects: This bill affects companies that use conflict minerals in their products, like electronics and jewelry manufacturers.

Summary

This bill repeals reporting requirements related to the use of certain minerals from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the surrounding area by publicly traded companies. Currently, publicly traded companies must annually make disclosures if certain minerals (tin, tungsten, tantalum, or gold) are necessary to the functionality or production of a product manufactured by the company. As part of the reporting process, companies must determine if such minerals are from the DRC or the surrounding area and exercise due diligence to determine if the minerals are DRC conflict free, not found to be DRC conflict free, or are unable to be classified. (DRC conflict free means the minerals do not finance or benefit armed groups in the DRC or an adjoining country.)

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill removes certain reporting requirements for companies about conflict minerals. 2. It eliminates a specific section from the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. 3. The bill also removes related provisions from the Dodd-Frank Act. 4. Companies will no longer need to disclose the sources of these minerals. 5. This change aims to reduce regulatory burdens on businesses.

Who is affected?