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H.R. 1939 · 119th CongressInternational Affairs

U.S. Engagement in Sudanese Peace Act has not moved since its introduction on Mar 6, 2025, with cosponsors, all Democrats

Sponsored by Meeks, Gregory W. D-NY · 32 cosponsors: 32 Democrats, 0 Republicans
IntroducedMar 6, 2025
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Passed one chamber—
Passed both—
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What it changes · CRS summary

Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 250 words.

U.S. Engagement in Sudanese Peace Act This bill requires or authorizes certain actions related to the conflict in Sudan, including requiring sanctions on certain foreign persons (individuals or entities) and authorizing U.S. assistance for a multinational force in Sudan. The bill requires the President to select various sanctions to impose on each foreign person the President determines (1) has knowingly perpetrated, directed, or enabled genocide, war crimes, or crimes against humanity against civilians in Sudan since April 2023; (2) has knowingly engaged in systematic blocking of and interference with the delivery of humanitarian aid to civilians in Sudan since April 2023; or (3) is violating the UN arms embargo on Darfur, a region in western Sudan. Sanctions that may be imposed include blocking of property, blocking of visas, or bans on loans. The bill also authorizes the Department of State to provide assistance to deploy and sustain a multinational force to advance civilian protection, facilitate humanitarian operations, and monitor any prospective ceasefire in Sudan. No major defense equipment may be sold, exported, or transferred to any country the President identifies as supporting the Sudanese Armed Forces (Sudan's military) or the Rapid Support Forces (a paramilitary force in conflict with the Sudanese Armed Forces). The State Department and the U.S. Mission to the United Nations must advocate for and support certain policies in multilateral bodies, such as unimpeded humanitarian access in Sudan and the documentation of atrocities. The bill extends the position of special envoy for Sudan through December 23, 2029.

Context
Committees
House Financial Services Committee
House Foreign Affairs Committee
House Judiciary Committee
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee
Policy area
International Affairs: 94 of 4,008 bills became law, 113th–118th (2.3%)
Sponsor
2 of 112 bills enacted since 2013
Text versions
1: introduced in house · 3,994 words
Latest action
Mar 6, 2025: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
Records
Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
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