Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced 10 D cosponsors

HJ0009 — Condemning Violence and Violations of Law - Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gaza, and Sudan

Last action — Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House of Delegates
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced February 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Condemning all acts of violence against civilians and violations of international humanitarian and human rights law occurring in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gaza, and Sudan; stating grave concern over certain reports and the risk of genocide in these regions; and urging the government of the United States to perform certain actions.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  2. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 178 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (178)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HJ0009 do?
Condemning all acts of violence against civilians and violations of international humanitarian and human rights law occurring in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gaza, and Sudan; stating grave concern over certain reports and the risk of genocide in these regions; and urging the government of the United States to perform certain actions.
Who sponsors HJ0009?
HJ0009 is sponsored by Delegate Gabriel Acevero (Democrat), Delegate Jackie Addison (Democrat), Delegate Tiffany T. Alston (Democrat), Delegate Derrick Coley (Democrat), Delegate Terri L. Hill (Democrat), Delegate Ashanti Martinez (Democrat), Delegate Edith J. Patterson (Democrat), Delegate Kent Roberson (Democrat), Delegate Sean A. Stinnett (Democrat), and Delegate Caylin Young (Democrat).
What is the current status of HJ0009?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced February 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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