Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8704

STABLE DRC Act

Sanctions for Violating Peace in the Congo

May 7·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Next up: A house committee

The STABLE DRC Act is in the early stages of the legislative process and is currently sitting with the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the House Committee on the Judiciary. Since May 6, 2026, no further action has been taken on the bill. It is not moving forward at this time because most bills do not receive a committee vote.

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Unlikely to pass

Most foreign policy bills introduced by individual members without broad leadership backing struggle to pass. It has been referred to committees but has not yet seen any major action.

Key Points

This bill allows the government to punish foreign people or groups that break the 2025 peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda. The goal is to stop the fighting in the region and protect human rights.
People who violate the peace deal could have their money and property in the United States frozen. They would also be banned from entering the country, and any visas they already have would be canceled immediately.
The bill specifically targets groups accused of serious crimes like using child soldiers and hurting innocent civilians. It aims to stop the support of rebel groups that have caused years of conflict in Central Africa.
There are exceptions for humanitarian aid to make sure regular people still get help. The government will not block the delivery of food, medicine, or other life-saving supplies to the region.

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Milestones

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May 7, 2026House

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

May 7, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

STABLE DRC Act

Bill NumberHR 8704

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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