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Sudan Democratic Transition, Accountability, and Fiscal Transparency Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7682| House 
| Updated: 7/29/2020
Eliot L. Engel

Eliot L. Engel

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (12)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Financial Services Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Sudan Democratic Transition, Accountability, and Fiscal Transparency Act of 2020 This bill requires the Department of State to submit a strategy outlining U.S. support for a transition to civilian-led government in Sudan, and it authorizes certain measures to support and assist such a political transition. Specifically, the bill requires the State Department to submit a strategy that includes (1) an articulation of specific U.S. objectives for the political transition in Sudan and a plan to achieve such objectives; (2) an assessment of reforms necessary to promote human rights, essential freedoms, and accountability, as well as a description of efforts to address such reforms; and (3) an assessment of security sector reforms by the Sudanese government, such as demobilizing militias and fostering civilian control of the armed forces. The bill also authorizes the President to provide certain support for (1) democratic governance, rule of law, human rights, and fundamental freedoms; (2) programs to advance economic growth, private-sector productivity, and market-based solutions to development challenges; (3) conflict mitigation strategies to support long-term peace, stability and oversight of Sudanese security and intelligence services; and (4) accountability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. The President must impose sanctions on individuals who the President determines are committing human rights abuses, exploiting natural resources, or undermining the political transition in Sudan. Upon certification that Sudan has taken steps to improve fiscal transparency, the Department of the Treasury and the State Department must engage with international financial institutions to restructure, reschedule, or cancel the sovereign debt of Sudan. During the transitional period in Sudan, Treasury may also support the use of certain funds to respond to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak in Sudan.
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Timeline
Jul 20, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 20, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 29, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 29, 2020
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  • July 20, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 20, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • July 29, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 29, 2020
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6094: Sudan Democratic Transition, Accountability, and Fiscal Transparency Act of 2020
  • HR 116-6395: William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
AfricaCardiovascular and respiratory healthCivil actions and liabilityConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEconomic developmentElections, voting, political campaign regulationElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careEvidence and witnessesForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international bankingForeign loans and debtForeign propertyFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionHuman rightsInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational law and treatiesInternational organizations and cooperationJudicial procedure and administrationMetalsMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary command and structureMiningMultilateral development programsNews media and reportingOil and gasPolitical parties and affiliationPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsReligionRule of law and government transparencySanctionsSouth SudanSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSudanTerrorismVisas and passportsWar and emergency powersWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanityWomen in businessWomen's rightsWorld health

Sudan Democratic Transition, Accountability, and Fiscal Transparency Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7682| House 
| Updated: 7/29/2020
Sudan Democratic Transition, Accountability, and Fiscal Transparency Act of 2020 This bill requires the Department of State to submit a strategy outlining U.S. support for a transition to civilian-led government in Sudan, and it authorizes certain measures to support and assist such a political transition. Specifically, the bill requires the State Department to submit a strategy that includes (1) an articulation of specific U.S. objectives for the political transition in Sudan and a plan to achieve such objectives; (2) an assessment of reforms necessary to promote human rights, essential freedoms, and accountability, as well as a description of efforts to address such reforms; and (3) an assessment of security sector reforms by the Sudanese government, such as demobilizing militias and fostering civilian control of the armed forces. The bill also authorizes the President to provide certain support for (1) democratic governance, rule of law, human rights, and fundamental freedoms; (2) programs to advance economic growth, private-sector productivity, and market-based solutions to development challenges; (3) conflict mitigation strategies to support long-term peace, stability and oversight of Sudanese security and intelligence services; and (4) accountability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. The President must impose sanctions on individuals who the President determines are committing human rights abuses, exploiting natural resources, or undermining the political transition in Sudan. Upon certification that Sudan has taken steps to improve fiscal transparency, the Department of the Treasury and the State Department must engage with international financial institutions to restructure, reschedule, or cancel the sovereign debt of Sudan. During the transitional period in Sudan, Treasury may also support the use of certain funds to respond to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak in Sudan.
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Timeline
Jul 20, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 20, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 29, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 29, 2020
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  • July 20, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 20, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • July 29, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 29, 2020
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Eliot L. Engel

Eliot L. Engel

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (12)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Financial Services Committee, Judiciary Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6094: Sudan Democratic Transition, Accountability, and Fiscal Transparency Act of 2020
  • HR 116-6395: William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AfricaCardiovascular and respiratory healthCivil actions and liabilityConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEconomic developmentElections, voting, political campaign regulationElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careEvidence and witnessesForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international bankingForeign loans and debtForeign propertyFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionHuman rightsInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational law and treatiesInternational organizations and cooperationJudicial procedure and administrationMetalsMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary command and structureMiningMultilateral development programsNews media and reportingOil and gasPolitical parties and affiliationPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsReligionRule of law and government transparencySanctionsSouth SudanSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSudanTerrorismVisas and passportsWar and emergency powersWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanityWomen in businessWomen's rightsWorld health