Bill targets Sudan conflict actors with U.S. sanctions
In committeeH.R. 1939Latest action
Sponsor: Gregory W. Meeks · Representative · NY
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Official title: U.S. Engagement in Sudanese Peace Act
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
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HR 1939 would impose sanctions on people who commit human rights abuses in Sudan's ongoing conflict and restrict U.S. arms sales tied to that war.
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What does this do?
This bill would require the U.S. government to impose sanctions — such as freezing assets, banning entry to the U.S., and blocking access to loans and contracts — on foreign individuals and organizations responsible for serious human rights abuses in Sudan's conflict. It would also ban U.S. sales of major military equipment to countries supporting either warring side, and require the president to build and share with Congress a strategy for protecting civilians, delivering aid, and pursuing peace. U.S. diplomats would be directed to push at the United Nations for humanitarian access and a ceasefire, and to actively include Sudanese women and youth in peace talks.
Who does it affect?
This bill most directly affects foreign individuals and governments connected to the Sudan conflict, as well as U.S. financial institutions and exporters. Federal agencies involved in foreign policy and national security would also take on new responsibilities under this law.
Why does it matter?
If passed, foreign actors found responsible for abuses in Sudan could face significant financial and travel restrictions. Countries that continue supplying weapons to either side of the conflict could lose access to U.S. military equipment sales.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMar 6, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Mar 6, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest 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.
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