United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 33 D cosponsors

HR 1939 — U.S. Engagement in Sudanese Peace Act

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.

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 33 sponsors

    1 primary, 32 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (33 D).

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Summary

U.S. Engagement in Sudanese Peace ActThis bill requires or authorizes certain actions related to the conflict in Sudan, including requiring sanctions on certain foreign persons (individuals or entities) and authorizing U.S. assistance for a multinational force in Sudan.The bill requires the President to select various sanctions to impose on each foreign person the President determines (1) has knowingly perpetrated, directed, or enabled genocide, war crimes, or crimes against humanity against civilians in Sudan since April 2023; (2) has knowingly engaged in systematic blocking of and interference with the delivery of humanitarian aid to civilians in Sudan since April 2023; or (3) is violating the UN arms embargo on Darfur, a region in western Sudan. Sanctions that may be imposed include blocking of property, blocking of visas, or bans on loans. The bill also authorizes the Department of State to provide assistance to deploy and sustain a multinational force to advance civilian protection, facilitate humanitarian operations, and monitor any prospective ceasefire in Sudan. No major defense equipment may be sold, exported, or transferred to any country the President identifies as supporting the Sudanese Armed Forces (Sudan's military) or the Rapid Support Forces (a paramilitary force in conflict with the Sudanese Armed Forces). The State Department and the U.S. Mission to the United Nations must advocate for and support certain policies in multilateral bodies, such as unimpeded humanitarian access in Sudan and the documentation of atrocities.The bill extends the position of special envoy for Sudan through December 23, 2029.

Bill Text

Sections of law this bill changes

From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-124).

Also cites: 8 U.S.C. § 1201, 22 U.S.C. § 2394-1, 22 U.S.C. § 2651a, 22 U.S.C. § 2794

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

Sponsors

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Co-sponsors (32)

Not signed on (514)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1939 do?
U.S. Engagement in Sudanese Peace ActThis bill requires or authorizes certain actions related to the conflict in Sudan, including requiring sanctions on certain foreign persons (individuals or entities) and authorizing U.S. assistance for a multinational force in Sudan.The bill requires the President to select various sanctions to impose on each foreign person the President determines (1) has knowingly perpetrated, directed, or enabled genocide, war crimes, or crimes against humanity against civilians in Sudan since April 2023; (2) has knowingly engaged in systematic blocking of and interference with the delivery of humanitarian aid to civilians in Sudan since April 2023; or (3) is violating the UN arms embargo on Darfur, a region in western Sudan. Sanctions that may be imposed include blocking of property, blocking of visas, or bans on loans. The bill also authorizes the Department of State to provide assistance to deploy and sustain a multinational force to advance civilian protection, facilitate humanitarian operations, and monitor any prospective ceasefire in Sudan. No major defense equipment may be sold, exported, or transferred to any country the President identifies as supporting the Sudanese Armed Forces (Sudan's military) or the Rapid Support Forces (a paramilitary force in conflict with the Sudanese Armed Forces). The State Department and the U.S. Mission to the United Nations must advocate for and support certain policies in multilateral bodies, such as unimpeded humanitarian access in Sudan and the documentation of atrocities.The bill extends the position of special envoy for Sudan through December 23, 2029.
Who sponsors HR 1939?
HR 1939 is sponsored by Meeks, Gregory W. (Democratic), Jacobs, Sara (Democratic), McGovern, James P. (Democratic), Amo, Gabe (Democratic), Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila (Democratic), Connolly, Gerald E. (Democratic), Jayapal, Pramila (Democratic), Kamlager-Dove, Sydney (Democratic), Keating, William R. (Democratic), Lee, Summer L. (Democratic), Meng, Grace (Democratic), Morelle, Joseph D. (Democratic), Omar, Ilhan (Democratic), Schneider, Bradley Scott (Democratic), Titus, Dina (Democratic), Bera, Ami (Democratic), Norton, Eleanor Holmes (Democratic), Jackson, Jonathan L. (Democratic), Subramanyam, Suhas (Democratic), Moulton, Seth (Democratic), Pallone, Frank (Democratic), Cleaver, Emanuel (Democratic), McBride, Sarah (Democratic), Stansbury, Melanie A. (Democratic), Dean, Madeleine (Democratic), Walkinshaw, James R. (Democratic), Olszewski, Johnny (Democratic), Beyer, Donald S. (Democratic), Garcia, Sylvia R. (Democratic), Green, Al (Democratic), Dexter, Maxine (Democratic), Foushee, Valerie P. (Democratic), and Schakowsky, Janice D. (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 1939?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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