U.S. Engagement in Sudanese Peace Act

Hozzl · 2025-04-04T08:06:24Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1939 U.S. Engagement in Sudanese Peace Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/4/2025, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1939

Bill 119 hr 1939, also known as the Sudan Sanctions Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to address the ongoing conflict in Sudan by imposing sanctions on individuals and entities involved in the conflict. The bill requires the President to impose sanctions on individuals and entities that are responsible for or complicit in acts of violence, human rights abuses, or obstruction of humanitarian assistance in Sudan.

The sanctions outlined in the bill include asset freezes, travel bans, and restrictions on financial transactions. The bill also calls for the President to work with international partners to coordinate sanctions and ensure their effectiveness.

In addition to sanctions, the bill also includes provisions for supporting peace and stability in Sudan. This includes providing assistance to promote democracy, human rights, and good governance in Sudan, as well as supporting efforts to address the root causes of the conflict. Overall, the Sudan Sanctions Act is aimed at holding those responsible for the conflict in Sudan accountable and supporting efforts to bring peace and stability to the region.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1939

Bill HR 1939 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 6, 2025. Bill HR 1939 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 6, 2025. Bill HR 1939's most recent activity was 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. as of March 6, 2025

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1939

To require the imposition of sanctions with respect to conflict in Sudan, and for other purposes.

Comments

Blaze Stafford

459

8 months ago

This bill is gonna mess things up for me and my family. I don't like how it's gonna impact us. It's just not right. They need to think about the people before they pass stuff like this. It's gonna cause more problems than it solves. Can't believe they're really gonna go through with it.