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US HB1939
Bill
Status
3/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Gregory Meeks
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AI Summary
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Requires mandatory sanctions on foreign persons identified as perpetrating genocide, war crimes, or crimes against humanity in Sudan since April 2023, or systematically blocking humanitarian aid delivery, with penalties including asset blocking, visa denials, and restrictions on U.S. financial institution loans exceeding $10 million
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Mandates reports within 60 days identifying violators of the UN arms embargo on Darfur under Security Council Resolutions 1556 and 1591, with sanctions imposed on identified entities including export-import bank restrictions and procurement bans
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Establishes a Special Envoy for Sudan position extended to 5 years with $4 million annual authorization (FY2025-2029), and requires a comprehensive 120-day strategy for civilian protection, humanitarian delivery, and sustainable peace including ceasefire negotiations
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Authorizes assistance to deploy UN, African Union, or multinational forces for civilian protection and ceasefire monitoring, and prohibits major defense equipment sales to countries identified as supporting the Rapid Support Forces or Sudanese Armed Forces
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Requires multiple congressional reports including assessments of U.S.-origin weapons used by belligerents in Sudan and certifications on any country restricting U.S. humanitarian assistance delivery
Legislative Description
U.S. Engagement in Sudanese Peace Act
International affairs
Last 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.
3/6/2025