Overview
- Senators Jeanne Shaheen, Jim Risch, Chris Coons and John Cornyn introduced the Preventing External Aggression and Conflict Escalation (PEACE) in Sudan Act to give the United States new tools to press the warring sides in Sudan.
- The legislation directs the State Department to assess whether Sudanese armed groups meet the criteria for designation as Specially Designated Global Terrorists and authorizes an expanded discretionary sanctions regime.
- A separate House Foreign Affairs Committee measure, advanced in a 34–5 vote and led by Reps. Gregory Meeks and Sara Jacobs, would require sanctions and reporting on individuals who block aid, commit atrocities or violate the arms embargo.
- The bills extend authorization for a U.S. special envoy for Sudan, require updated business guidance on Sudanese supply chains, and mandate regular State Department reports on foreign governments, proxy groups and assets tied to the warring parties.
- Both measures remain pending in Congress and would rely on administration implementation and international coordination, with possible effects on humanitarian access and companies with Sudan-linked operations.