# 119-hres-559: Recognizing the urgent need for peace, stability, and reconciliation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and supporting diplomatic, economic, and humanitarian efforts to achieve lasting peace in the region.

119-hres-559, Recognizing the urgent need for peace, stability, and reconciliation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and supporting diplomatic, economic, and humanitarian efforts to achieve lasting peace in the region., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (R-NJ); status introduced (as of 2025-12-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-559
- Congress: 119
- Title: Recognizing the urgent need for peace, stability, and reconciliation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and supporting diplomatic, economic, and humanitarian efforts to achieve lasting peace in the region.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-06-27
- Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (R-NJ)
- Cosponsors: 4
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-12-21

## Summary

**Peace and stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo**. This resolution would push for an inclusive national dialogue, promote accountable governance, and back U.S.-DRC critical-minerals cooperation while urging targeted measures against violent and corrupt actors. - Families and civil society: Would urge protections for human rights, an end to arbitrary prosecutions and passport denials, and support reconciliation led by churches and civic movements. - Regional security and armed groups: Would call for an end to state support for non-state armed groups, promote peaceful resolution of tensions with Rwanda, and encourage participation in African-led talks like the Luanda and Nairobi processes. - U.S. policy and commerce: Would endorse commercial agreements on critical minerals, push for stronger supply-chain traceability and anti-corruption reforms in mining, and encourage the President to use targeted sanctions and visa restrictions on groups and individuals such as M23, FDLR, and ADF.

## Cosponsors (4)

- Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large] (R-AS), 2025-06-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7] (R-GA), 2025-06-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27] (R-FL), 2025-06-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7] (R-TN), 2025-07-07T00:00:00.000Z

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- 119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act
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- 119-hres-586: Recognizing and applauding President Trump for brokering a peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and supporting diploma…
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## Sources
- [119-hres-559 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/559)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-1422: Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1422)
- [119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2102)
- [119-hr-452: Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-452)
- [119-hres-586: Recognizing and applauding President Trump for brokering a peace agreement betw…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-586)
- [119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1262)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-559 (as of 2025-12-21).