PEACE in Sudan Act
Sponsored By: Senator Risch, James E. [R-ID]
In Committee
Summary
This bill would seek to secure an end to the war in Sudan and degrade the networks and economy that fuel it. It would pair a diplomatic ceasefire strategy with new reporting rules, targeted sanctions, restrictions on assistance and international finance, and business risk guidance to pressure armed actors and protect civilians.
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- It would require detailed atrocity and foreign-involvement reports to Congress within 90 days and then semiannually, plus a classified Specially Designated Global Terrorist assessment within 90 days, to document war crimes, child recruitment, and foreign support.
- It would authorize Presidentially led sanctions under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) that can block assets, bar transactions, and make individuals inadmissible, and it would restrict most U.S. and international financial institution support to actors who profit from or enable the conflict while preserving humanitarian exceptions and a national security waiver.
- It would force a U.S. ceasefire and settlement strategy within 180 days, extend the Special Envoy for Sudan from 2 to 5 years, update the Sudan Business Risk Advisory within 90 days, and require Treasury reports on foreign-held assets within 180 days.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
6 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Sanctions and visa bans for Sudan
This bill would let the President use economic authorities to block property and transactions of foreign persons tied to the Sudan conflict. It would allow banning U.S. banks from lending to those people and stopping foreign-exchange transactions under U.S. jurisdiction. The State Department or DHS could deny visas, admission, or parole to aliens they know or reasonably believe meet the listed criteria. These authorities would be available for up to five years after enactment.
Sudan reporting and designation checks
This bill would require regular U.S. reports on atrocities and foreign involvement in the Sudan conflict. The State Department must report within 90 days and then every six months on atrocities since April 15, 2023. The State Department and intelligence agencies must also report on foreign support within 90 days and semiannually. Treasury must report within 180 days and then annually on foreign banks holding assets for senior Sudan officials. The State Department must submit a classified assessment within 90 days on whether armed actors meet terrorist-designation criteria.
U.S. strategy to stop Sudan war
This bill would require the State Department to deliver a comprehensive U.S. strategy within 180 days to secure a ceasefire, protect civilians, and pursue a durable political settlement in Sudan. The plan would include timelines, staffing needs, accountability steps, coordination with international partners, and options for post‑conflict economic engagement using U.S. development agencies. The Secretary must brief Congress 15 days after submission and every 90 days on implementation.
Limits on U.S. aid and force
This bill would bar most U.S. assistance to Sudanese government institutions, block security assistance, and require U.S. IFI directors to oppose long-term reconstruction funding that would benefit sanctioned actors. It would still allow narrow lifesaving humanitarian loans and a presidential national security waiver. These assistance limits would apply on enactment and would end 30 days after the Secretary of State certifies a verified, durable peace and an end to atrocities. The bill would also say explicitly that nothing in it authorizes the use of military force.
Business risk advisory for Sudan goods
This bill would require the State Department, with Labor and Commerce, to update the Sudan Business Risk Advisory within 90 days. The update would flag Sudanese gold as conflict-affected and warn about gum arabic smuggling and risks of doing business with entities tied to armed groups. The advisory would help U.S. businesses and investors avoid legal and reputational risks in supply chains.
Longer Special Envoy term for Sudan
This bill would change the Special Envoy for Sudan's statutory term from two years to five years. The change would take effect on enactment and extend the official term length for that position.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Risch, James E. [R-ID]
ID • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
DE • D
Sponsored 6/9/2026
Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
TX • R
Sponsored 6/9/2026
Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
NH • D
Sponsored 6/9/2026
Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
NJ • D
Sponsored 7/27/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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