HR 26 New Hampshire House · 2026 Regular Session

supporting peace and stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

This non-binding New Hampshire House resolution expresses support for peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and urges U.S. action. It calls on the U.S. government to increase diplomatic efforts, humanitarian aid, and coordination with international partners like the UN and African Union to address ongoing conflict, displacement, and humanitarian needs in the DRC. The resolution specifically requests regular congressional reporting on progress toward stability. As a symbolic measure, it does not create new funding or legal obligations but reinforces New Hampshire's stance on international engagement.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 2025 Last action Mar 12, 2026
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Introduced As Amended by the House · 3 edits
MINOR
The House amended HR 26 to update the resolution's context by referencing a new 2025 Strategic Partnership Agreement and the Washington Accords. The changes also expanded the list of recipients for the resolution's signed copies to include the Secretary of State and the President, while removing the Foreign Affairs subcommittees.
Scope change
The bill's scope was updated to reflect specific international agreements signed in December 2025 and to broaden the distribution of the resolution to higher-level executive officials.
REQUIREMENT

Added new clauses referencing the December 2025 Strategic Partnership Agreement and the Washington Accords to provide specific context for the resolution's goals.

Expanded the list of recipients for the signed resolution to include the Secretary of State and the President, while removing the House Committee on Foreign Affairs subcommittees.

DEFINITION

Clarified the nature of armed groups in the DRC by specifying they include both foreign and domestic entities.

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Committee
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Amendments
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Mar 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0849h: MA VV 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 69
lower
Mar 12, 2026
Introduced
Amendment # 2026-0849h: AA VV 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 68
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0849h 02/20/2026 (Vote 15-1; RC) HC 10 P. 73
lower
Dec 1, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs HJ 1 P. 39
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors

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