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Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 1179

Condemning attacks on civilians in Sudan and calling for an end to external support to the warring parties and for efforts to promote a negotiated settlement of the war.

Sudan Conflict: Resolution to Condemn Violence and End War

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. No further actions or votes have been scheduled at this time. It is considered active but has not yet moved beyond the committee level.

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Unlikely to pass

This is a non-binding resolution that expresses the opinion of the House but does not change the law. Because it was introduced by the minority party, it is less likely to be scheduled for a vote.

Key Points

  • This resolution officially speaks out against the three-year civil war in Sudan. It highlights that the fighting has killed over 400,000 people and forced 14 million people to leave their homes.
  • The proposal labels the violence against certain groups in the Darfur region as genocide. It calls for an immediate end to attacks on regular people, schools, and hospitals.
  • It asks other countries to stop sending weapons and supplies to the two main groups fighting for power. The goal is to stop the flow of resources that keeps the war going.
  • The resolution urges the Trump administration to take a lead role in making peace. It wants the U.S. to help Sudan return to a government run by citizens instead of the military.
  • It also supports local groups in Sudan that are providing food and medicine. It asks for aid workers to have safe access to help the 34 million people who need life-saving care.

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Milestones

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Apr 15, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Apr 15, 2026

Submitted in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Condemning attacks on civilians in Sudan and calling for an end to external support to the warring parties and for efforts to promote a negotiated settlement of the war.

Bill NumberHRES 1179
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Cosponsors

(6)
D: 6

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