Senate panel advances bill for Sudan sanctions and reporting, with no troops or force authorized
Placed on the calendarS. 4726Latest action
Sponsor: James E. Risch · Senator · ID
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Official title: PEACE in Sudan Act
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
Introduced:
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S 4726 would use reports, diplomacy and optional sanctions to press for peace in Sudan; it authorizes no military force and has not passed the full Senate.
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What does this do?
The PEACE in Sudan Act requires State and Treasury Department reports on who arms and funds the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, and on atrocities since April 2023. It lets the president sanction people or companies that fuel the war, extends the Special Envoy's term from two to five years, and limits most loans and U.S. aid to the Sudanese government.
Who does it affect?
Federal agencies that must write the reports and plans, and foreign individuals, companies and armed groups that could face sanctions. U.S. businesses and banks would need to avoid dealings with sanctioned parties.
Why does it matter?
Sanctioned parties could have U.S. assets frozen and visas canceled or denied, while U.S. firms in Sudan's gold and gum arabic trades would face an updated State Department risk advisory. The president could waive the aid and loan limits for national security reasons, and some reporting requirements would end once a lasting peace is certified.
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Based on the “Reported to Senate” text of Jul 27, 2026.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJun 9, 2026
- Senate committee
- Senate voteYou are here · Jul 27, 2026
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 519.