Bipartisan BRIDGE to DRC Act of 2024

HR 8310, the Bipartisan BRIDGE to DRC Act of 2024, directs the U.S. government to develop two new strategies for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). It requires a 180-day plan to promote democracy, peace, and stability - including addressing election flaws and ending armed conflict - and a separate strategy to ensure DRC’s critical minerals (like cobalt and copper) are mined responsibly, with a focus on reducing China-linked companies’ dominance in the sector. The bill mandates U.S. agencies to assess human rights conditions in mines, support local artisanal miners, and increase American investment in the DRC’s mining industry. These strategies must be updated every three years for 12 years, targeting U.S. diplomatic and aid efforts rather than directly changing DRC laws.