H.Res. 937

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 937 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 937

Condemning the Government of Ethiopia for actions that threaten 
regional stability, violate fundamental human rights, and undermine the 
strategic interests of the United States in the Horn of Africa.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

December 9, 2025

Mr. Carter of Georgia (for himself and Mr. Wilson of South Carolina) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on Foreign Affairs

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RESOLUTION

Condemning the Government of Ethiopia for actions that threaten 
regional stability, violate fundamental human rights, and undermine the 
strategic interests of the United States in the Horn of Africa.

Whereas the United States has a strategic interest in promoting peace, security, 
and good governance in the Horn of Africa;
Whereas the Government of Ethiopia has waged war in the Amhara region, while 
violence continues to grip Oromia, Afar, Tigray, Ogaden, and other 
areas, resulting in the loss of life, widespread destruction of 
property, destabilization of the region, exacerbation of ethnic and 
religious tensions, and the escalation of conflict-driven famine and 
mass displacement;
Whereas reports from credible international and humanitarian organizations 
indicate that parties aligned with the Ethiopian Government have 
perpetrated gross violations of internationally recognized human rights, 
including acts of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide;
Whereas the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and other religious institutions have been 
targeted by violence, intimidation, and persecution, undermining 
religious freedom and the stability of Ethiopian civil society;
Whereas prolonged instability in Ethiopia has created a power vacuum that may be 
exploited by terrorist networks, authoritarian regimes, and other 
foreign adversaries hostile to United States interests; and
Whereas United States taxpayer dollars should not support regimes or entities 
engaged in systemic human rights abuses or religious persecution: Now, 
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) condemns the Government of Ethiopia for perpetuating 
conditions that undermine peace, stability, and the rule of law 
in the Horn of Africa;
(2) expresses grave concern over the documented atrocities 
and urges accountability for those responsible for gross 
violations of internationally recognized human rights, 
including war crimes, crimes against humanity, and acts of 
genocide;
(3) opposes the use of United States taxpayer funds to 
support any government or entity engaged in such abuses;
(4) calls upon the Secretary of State and relevant agencies 
to use all available diplomatic and economic tools, including 
sanctions and restrictions on foreign assistance, to hold 
accountable those responsible for atrocities and to incentivize 
democratic reforms and inclusive governance in Ethiopia;
(5) supports international and independent investigations 
into alleged atrocities and urges cooperation by the Government 
of Ethiopia with such efforts;
(6) affirms the commitment of the United States to 
promoting religious freedom and defending vulnerable religious 
communities, including the Ethiopian Orthodox Church;
(7) reaffirms that United States foreign policy must be 
grounded in the defense of American interests, the promotion of 
human rights, and the preservation of stability in 
strategically vital regions; and
(8) urges the Trump administration to, without delay--
(A) initiate Global Magnitsky sanctions against 
Ethiopian Government officials credibly implicated in 
gross human rights violations;
(B) suspend nonhumanitarian aid and security 
assistance to Ethiopia until verifiable progress is 
made toward ending hostilities, protecting religious 
institutions, and upholding international law;
(C) direct the Secretary of State to prioritize 
support for civil society, human rights defenders, and 
religious communities at risk in Ethiopia;
(D) submit to Congress a public determination, 
pursuant to section 5(a) of the Elie Wiesel Genocide 
and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-
441), on whether acts of genocide or crimes against 
humanity have occurred in Ethiopia; and
(E) encourage coordination with international 
partners to pursue justice, accountability, and 
reconciliation through international mechanisms, 
including the United Nations and African Union.
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