Sheehy introduces legislation targeting foreign mining labor standards

By: Jordan Hansen

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: May 1, 2026

Words: 652

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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In the backdrop of an effort to increase American energy production and mineral exploration, Montana Republican Sen. Tim Sheehy and Democratic counterpart from Delaware, Sen. Chris Coons, introduced a bill Friday to “unmask” Chinese labor abuses in Africa.

A press release announcing the legislation said it “underscores the cost of reliance on rogue states like China” that supply critical minerals the United States needs. The legislation would essentially create a list of each Chinese entity …

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