DemocratBill · H.Res. 1025· House(119-HRES-1025)

Condemning all acts of violence, oppression, and abuse against ethnic minorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Rep. Carson
Age: 52 years
Indiana
Introduced
1/30/2026
Last activity
1/30/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsored by
André Carson
Cosponsors
Democrat - 7Republican - 0
International Affairs
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution condemns all acts of violence, oppression, and abuse against ethnic minorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It addresses issues such as hate speech, targeted ethnic violence, and the involvement of various armed groups and security forces. The text calls for increased security for displaced persons and urges social media companies to curb incitement. It also demands that the DRC and Rwanda uphold commitments from a June 2025 peace agreement. Finally, it asks the U.S. government to investigate atrocities and protect those fleeing violence.

Yes· 3 of 10

  • Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+7

    The resolution seeks to protect ethnic minorities from targeted violence, discrimination, and hate speech.

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?+6

    The resolution urges the use of existing authorities to provide priority access to the US Refugee Admissions Program for those fleeing violence.

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+6

    The resolution calls for transparent investigations and prosecutions of state security forces who perpetrate atrocities.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.