# 119-hr-1939: U.S. Engagement in Sudanese Peace Act

119-hr-1939, U.S. Engagement in Sudanese Peace Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] (D-NY); status introduced (as of 2026-09-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-1939
- Congress: 119
- Title: U.S. Engagement in Sudanese Peace Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-03-06
- Sponsor: Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] (D-NY)
- Cosponsors: 32
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

**Targeted sanctions and a civilian-protection strategy** that would pressure Sudanese combatants, expand humanitarian access across conflict lines, and support an inclusive, civilian-led transition with meaningful roles for women and youth. - Sudanese civilians and aid groups: The bill would require a U.S. strategy to protect civilians and enable humanitarian delivery, including support for grassroots organizations, training for doctors, lawyers, and human-rights defenders to document abuses, and authority to help deploy or sustain a U.N., African Union, or multinational force. - Accountability and sanctions: It would force reports within 60 days identifying people who committed genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, or who systematically blocked aid, plus a separate report on Darfur arms-embargo violators, and would require sanctions within 60 days of those lists using tools like asset blocking, lending limits, export and procurement restrictions, and visa bans while keeping humanitarian and national-security exceptions. - Women, youth, and U.S. diplomatic tools: It would push inclusive political talks led by women and youth, authorize a Special Envoy with $4.0 million per year for 2025–2029, direct U.S. advocacy at the U.N. to expand embargoes and unblock aid, and prohibit major defense sales to countries found supporting the Rapid Support Forces or Sudan Armed Forces with a case-by-case national-interest waiver.

## Cosponsors (32)

- Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-51] (D-CA), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] (D-MA), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1] (D-RI), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20] (D-FL), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11] (D-VA), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] (D-WA), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37] (D-CA), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] (D-MA), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12] (D-PA), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6] (D-NY), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25] (D-NY), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5] (D-MN), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10] (D-IL), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] (D-NV), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6] (D-CA), 2025-03-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1] (D-IL), 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10] (D-VA), 2025-04-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6] (D-MA), 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6] (D-NJ), 2025-04-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5] (D-MO), 2025-04-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large] (D-DE), 2025-05-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1] (D-NM), 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4] (D-PA), 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Walkinshaw, James R. [D-VA-11] (D-VA), 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Olszewski, Johnny [D-MD-2] (D-MD), 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8] (D-VA), 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29] (D-TX), 2025-12-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] (D-TX), 2026-01-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Dexter, Maxine [D-OR-3] (D-OR), 2026-01-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4] (D-NC), 2026-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] (D-IL), 2026-04-29T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Back a multinational force to protect civilians: benefit, medium. State and USAID would be allowed to help deploy and sustain a U.N., African Union, or other multinational force to protect civilians and support aid. Aid could not be transferred outside that force or used for other purposes without the President’s written consent and notice to Congress. U.S. agenc…
- Block defense sales to Sudan backers: benefit, medium. This would block sales, exports, or transfers of major defense equipment to any country the President identifies as backing Sudan’s warring forces. The President could waive a specific case if it is vital to U.S. interests and must notify Congress within 15 days with reasons.
- Plan to protect civilians and aid: benefit, medium. Within 120 days, the President would have to send a plan to protect civilians, open aid routes, and push a ceasefire in Sudan. The plan would cover stronger arms‑embargo action, inclusive talks with women and youth, support for local groups, and a sanctions strategy. Within 90 days, the President w…
- Targeted sanctions on abusers and arms violators: benefit, medium. After the required lists are sent to Congress (due within 60 days and updated yearly for five years), the President would have to sanction each named foreign person. For atrocity or aid‑blocking listings, at least six of seven tools must be used; for Darfur arms‑embargo violators, at least four. To…
- Extend and fund Sudan Special Envoy: benefit, low. This would extend the Sudan Special Envoy post to five years and align the appointment with State Department authorities. It would authorize $4 million each year for fiscal years 2025–2029 to support the post.
- Support women and youth in Sudan peace: benefit, low. State and USAID would be directed to help Sudanese women and youth take safe, meaningful leadership roles in peace, justice, and relief work. They would coordinate with other U.S. agencies and the Ambassador for Global Women’s Issues.
- Track U.S. weapons in Sudan conflict: benefit, low. Within 180 days, State would have to report whether U.S.-origin weapons are being used by fighters in Sudan and by whom. The report would list weapon types, explain their chain of control, and outline steps to stop misuse. It would be unclassified, with a classified annex if needed.

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- 119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
- 119-hr-15: Equality Act
- 119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025
- 119-hr-2763: American Family Act
- 119-hr-17: Paycheck Fairness Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-1939 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1939)

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- [119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-20)
- [119-hr-15: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-15)
- [119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1589)
- [119-hr-2763: American Family Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2763)
- [119-hr-17: Paycheck Fairness Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-17)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1939 (as of 2026-09-21).