# 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 diplomatic and economic efforts to achieve lasting peace in the region.

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 diplomatic and economic 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; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2025-12-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-586
- Congress: 119
- Title: Recognizing and applauding President Trump for brokering a peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and supporting diplomatic and economic efforts to achieve lasting peace in the region.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-07-16
- Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (R-NJ)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2025-12-21

## Summary

**This resolution would back diplomatic and economic steps to secure lasting peace between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.** It centers on **promoting peace and democratic governance in the DRC and the African Great Lakes region**. - Civilians and political opponents: Urges an end to state support for non-state armed groups and calls for respect for human rights, an end to arbitrary prosecutions and detentions, and no denial of passports to citizens. - Regional stakeholders and peace processes: Pushes for participation in African-led talks like the Luanda and Nairobi Processes and highlights an inclusive national dialogue led by the Catholic and Protestant church bodies (CENCO and ECC). - Businesses and supply chains: Endorses pursuing commercial agreements on critical minerals among the United States, the DRC, and Rwanda and encourages stronger traceability and due diligence to de-risk mineral supply chains. - Accountability targets: Urges the President to sanction corrupt actors and armed groups, including M23, FDLR, and ADF, and supports targeted economic sanctions and visa restrictions against those who obstruct peace or commit abuses.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27] (R-FL), 2025-07-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large] (R-AS), 2025-07-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7] (R-GA), 2025-07-16T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Call to end state support for militias: benefit, medium. If adopted, the resolution would call for an end to state support for non‑state armed groups in the DRC and for respect of the DRC Constitution and democratic rights. It would urge stopping arbitrary arrests, detentions, and denial of passports to political opponents. This would be a diplomatic sta…
- Urge DRC to fight corruption: benefit, medium. If adopted, this resolution would ask the Democratic Republic of the Congo to fight systemic corruption and follow its constitutional term limits. It would urge transparent, accountable governance and stronger enforcement. This would be a diplomatic call and would not change U.S. law or funding.
- Urge U.S. sanctions on violent actors: benefit, medium. If adopted, the resolution would urge the U.S. President to impose targeted economic sanctions and visa restrictions on corrupt people and violent actors in the DRC. It would specifically urge measures against armed groups named M23, the FDLR, and the ADF for atrocities and human rights abuses. Thi…
- Support deals to secure critical minerals: benefit, medium. If adopted, the resolution would endorse commercial agreements linking the United States, the DRC, and Rwanda to de‑risk critical mineral supply chains and build value chains with U.S. investors where feasible. It would encourage stronger traceability and due diligence rules for conflict minerals a…

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## Sources
- [119-hres-586 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/586)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-586 (as of 2025-12-21).