Sudan: Peace and Accountability Efforts
The PEACE in Sudan Act has been approved by the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and is now ready for consideration by the full Senate. The bill is actively moving through the legislative process following its recent committee approval. There are no further actions currently scheduled for this bill.
The bill has strong bipartisan support from leaders on the Foreign Relations Committee and addresses a major global humanitarian crisis.
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The bill lets the President revoke visas and bar entry for foreign people found to be fueling the war in Sudan, committing atrocities, or blocking aid. Any current visa held by such a person would be canceled immediately. This affects a small number of foreign nationals tied to the Sudan conflict, not the general visa-holding population.
“shall revoke any visa or other entry documentation issued to an alien described in clause (i) regardless of when the visa or other entry documentation was issued.”
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 519.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
A bipartisan group of senior US senators introduced the PEACE in Sudan Act of 2026 to hold those fueling the civil war accountable. The bill directs the State Department to assess if armed actors meet terrorist criteria and mandates a comprehensive strategy for securing a ceasefire.
The bill requires a legal assessment of Sudanese armed actors to determine if they qualify as 'specially designated global terrorists.' It empowers the president to impose asset freezes and visa bans on those obstructing peace efforts or supplying weapons to combatants.
Critical analysis of the PEACE in Sudan Act, arguing it is 'softer' than the House version because it gives the president discretion rather than a mandate to impose sanctions, potentially allowing foreign arms suppliers to escape consequences through national interest waivers.
No votes or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
PEACE in Sudan Act
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