Congress·In Committee·H.R. 1939

U.S. Engagement in Sudanese Peace Act

Sudan: Sanctions and Peace Support Act

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This bill requires the U.S. to punish people and groups involved in the violent conflict in Sudan. It targets those who have committed war crimes or blocked food and medicine from reaching civilians. Punishments include freezing their bank accounts and banning them from traveling to the United States.
The plan specifically targets the leaders of the two main fighting groups, the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. It also goes after their family members and any foreign companies or countries that are helping them by sending weapons or money.
Sudan has been in a brutal civil war since April 2023, causing a massive humanitarian crisis. This policy aims to stop the violence by cutting off the resources the fighters need and pushing for a peace deal that includes regular citizens, especially women and young people.
The bill would stop the U.S. from selling major military equipment to any country found to be supporting the warring sides in Sudan. It also requires a report to find out if any American-made weapons are already being used on the battlefield there.
It sets aside $4 million a year through 2029 to keep a special U.S. representative focused on Sudan. This person's job is to lead diplomatic talks and work with the United Nations to protect civilians and get aid to those who are starving.

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Mar 6, 2025House

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.

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Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

U.S. Engagement in Sudanese Peace Act

Bill NumberHR 1939

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred 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.