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Introduced
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
In Committee
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require the imposition of sanctions with respect to conflict in Sudan, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the U.S. Engagement in Sudanese Peace Act, is comprehensive legislation aimed at addressing the ongoing conflict in Sudan through multiple diplomatic, humanitarian, and sanctions-based approaches. The bill requires the President to develop and implement a strategy to support civilian protection, humanitarian assistance, and sustainable peace in Sudan, which includes establishing diplomatic negotiations, supporting an inclusive political dialogue, and providing assistance to grassroots organizations. It mandates the imposition of sanctions on foreign individuals and entities responsible for human rights violations, blocking humanitarian aid, or violating arms embargoes, with sanctions ranging from property blocking and financial restrictions to visa denials. The bill also emphasizes the importance of empowering Sudanese women and youth in conflict resolution and peace processes, directs U.S. representatives to advocate for humanitarian access and civilian protection at the United Nations, and authorizes assistance to deploy peacekeeping forces. Additionally, the legislation includes provisions for reporting on potential international crimes, U.S. weapons usage in the conflict, and humanitarian assistance restrictions, with the overarching goal of promoting peace, accountability, and a civilian-led democratic transition in Sudan.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (27)
Gregory Meeks (D)*,
Gabe Amo (D),
Ami Bera (D),
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D),
Emanuel Cleaver (D),
Gerry Connolly (D),
Madeleine Dean (D),
Jonathan Jackson (D),
Sara Jacobs (D),
Pramila Jayapal (D),
Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D),
Bill Keating (D),
Summer Lee (D),
Sarah McBride (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Grace Meng (D),
Joe Morelle (D),
Seth Moulton (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Johnny Olszewski (D),
Ilhan Omar (D),
Frank Pallone (D),
Brad Schneider (D),
Melanie Stansbury (D),
Suhas Subramanyam (D),
Dina Titus (D),
James Walkinshaw (D),
Last Action
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. (on 03/06/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1939/all-info |
BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr1939/BILLS-119hr1939ih.pdf |
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