André Carson (D-IN)
Condemning all acts of violence, oppression, and abuse against ethnic minorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
A Democratic resolution with 7 Democratic cosponsors · See all 7 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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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
- Scored +7
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The resolution seeks to protect ethnic minorities from targeted violence, discrimination, and hate speech.
- Scored +6
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The resolution urges the use of existing authorities to provide priority access to the US Refugee Admissions Program for those fleeing violence.
- Scored +6
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The resolution calls for transparent investigations and prosecutions of state security forces who perpetrate atrocities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Displaced Persons: The resolution calls for increased security for millions of people who have been forcibly displaced and urges the DRC to facilitate unhindered access to humanitarian assistance (Sections 2, 9D).
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Combatting Hate Speech: There is a specific urge for social media companies to curb hate speech and incitement to violence, as well as a call for the DRC to hold those responsible for ethnically charged rhetoric accountable (Sections 4, 9F).
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Refugee Support and Access: The resolution appeals to neighboring countries to provide safe harbor for refugees and asks the President to use existing authorities to protect ethnic minorities fleeing violence, including priority access to the United States Refugee Admissions Program (Sections 5, 11B).
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Accountability for Human Rights Abuses: The text calls for the investigation and prosecution of state security forces that perpetrate atrocities, as well as the imposition of targeted sanctions against known human rights abusers (Sections 9A, 11C).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Economic Uncertainty in Mineral Supply Chains: While the resolution aims for de-risking, it highlights the need for the DRC and Rwanda to uphold commitments regarding mineral supply chains and bilateral trade (Section 7).
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Security Risks from Armed Groups: The text notes that various groups, including the FARDC and M23, are involved in violence, including extrajudicial killings and sexual violence, which directly impacts the safety of civilian populations (Sections 1, 6).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — The resolution urges the use of existing authorities to provide priority access to the US Refugee Admissions Program for those fleeing violence. Would children be better off under this? — The resolution calls for upholding the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and stopping the use of child soldiers. Would women be better off under this? — The resolution addresses and condemns the issue of sexual violence perpetrated by armed groups.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The resolution encourages coordination with like-minded partners and multilateral fora like the UN Security Council. Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The resolution calls for upholding commitments to facilitate bilateral trade and United States economic investment in the region's minerals. Does this send more money or help to other countries? — The resolution calls for increased humanitarian assistance and protection for displaced persons and refugees.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The resolution seeks to protect ethnic minorities from targeted violence, discrimination, and hate speech. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The resolution aims to address the destabilizing effects of conflict which often drive poverty in the DRC.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The resolution calls for transparent investigations and prosecutions of state security forces who perpetrate atrocities.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The resolution references a partnership aimed at the preservation of the environment in the DRC.
- 8/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/30/2026
- Submitted in House
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E82)
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
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