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