PEACE in Sudan Act

Key Points

• This bipartisan bill uses sanctions and diplomatic pressure to end the violent conflict in Sudan. It targets the Sudanese Armed Forces, the Rapid Support Forces, and any foreign actors fueling the war with weapons, money, or military support.
• The bill lets the government freeze assets, block financial transactions, and revoke visas of people responsible for war crimes, human rights abuses, smuggling natural resources, or blocking peace talks. Humanitarian aid is specifically exempted from these sanctions.
• The State Department must develop a strategy within 180 days to secure a ceasefire and lasting political settlement. This includes working with international partners like the Quad (U.S., Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE) and the Quintet (African Union, EU, UN, and others) to protect civilians and hold war criminals accountable.
• Congress would receive regular reports on which foreign countries are interfering in Sudan, where warring leaders hide their money, and what atrocities have been committed. The bill also extends the Special Envoy for Sudan role from 2 years to 5 years.
• The bill blocks most U.S. foreign assistance to Sudan except for humanitarian purposes. It also directs the Treasury Department to oppose loans or financial assistance from international institutions like the World Bank and IMF to the Sudanese government, unless a national security waiver is granted.