HR 26 (2026): supporting peace and stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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HR 26 (2026)
supporting peace and stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Status: Adopted by the House
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
- Subject: State Government
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2026, with 3 people signed in online: 3 in support. The committee met in executive session on February 6, 2026 and February 20, 2026. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2026-0849h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 15–1. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2026-0849h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 12, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On March 12, 2026 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Mary Georges (D - Hills 23) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Nicholas Germana (D - Ches 15)
- Rep. Linda Harriott-Gathright (D - Hills 10)
- Sen. Pat Long (D - SD20)
- Rep. Thomas Oppel (D - Graf 9)
- Rep. Christine Seibert (D - Hills 21)
- Rep. Alexis Simpson (D - Rock 33)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 30, 2026, 9:20 AM: public hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, GP 228
- February 6, 2026, 9:45 AM: executive session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, GP 228
- February 20, 2026, 1:00 PM: executive session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, GP 228
- March 12, 2026: floor debate, House
Votes
- March 12, 2026, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0849h — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
- January 30, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/30/2026 09:20 am GP 228
- February 6, 2026: Executive Session: 02/06/2026 09:45 am GP 228
- February 20, 2026: Executive Session: 02/20/2026 01:00 pm GP 228
- February 20, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0849h 02/20/2026 (Vote 15-1; RC)
- February 24, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
- March 12, 2026: Amendment # 2026-0849h: AA VV 03/12/2026
- March 12, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0849h: MA VV 03/12/2026