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119th Congress
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SENATES. 4726· 119th Congress

U.S. pushes diplomatic resolution to Sudan conflict

PEACE in Sudan Act

Sponsor
James Risch (R-ID)
Introduced
Jun 9, 2026
Last Action
Jul 27, 2026
Passage
42%
Introduced
Jun 9, 2026
Committee
Jul 27, 2026
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Bill authorizes U.S. diplomatic efforts to broker peace between warring Sudanese factions.
  • Detailed policy specifics not yet public — official summary pending from Congressional Research Service.
  • Likely includes coordination with international partners and aid conditions tied to ceasefire progress.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Affects Sudan's 46+ million people trapped in active conflict since April 2023.
  • U.S. foreign policy: signals commitment to resolution without committing troops or massive aid spending.
  • Regional stability matters for Middle East security and preventing refugee crises affecting U.S. allies.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Passed Senate Foreign Relations Committee with amendments; now on Senate calendar for full chamber debate.
  • Next step: Senate floor vote could happen within weeks if leadership prioritizes it.
  • Contact your senator's office to ask their position if Sudan peace diplomacy matters to you.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jul 27, 2026Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 519.
  • Jul 27, 2026Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  • Jul 27, 2026Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  • Jun 17, 2026Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  • Jun 9, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • Jun 9, 2026Introduced in Senate