Sudan Democracy Act

United States117th CongressHR-6140House of Representatives
Updated: Nov 1, 2022

Summary

This bill requires the President to impose sanctions for human rights abuses and actions to undermine democracy in Sudan. Specifically, the President must impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on any individual or entity that is responsible for, complicit in, or engaged (or attempted to engage) in various actions, including actions that (1) undermine the transition to democracy in Sudan; (2) threaten Sudan's peace, security, or stability; (3) constitute gross violations of human rights in Sudan; (4) result in the misappropriation of Sudan's state assets; or (5) disrupt access to communications or the internet in Sudan. The sanctions shall also apply to entities affiliated with such sanctioned individuals and entities, including entities formed for the purpose of evading the sanctions.

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S-3275: Sudan Democracy Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  1. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    House of Representatives

  2. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    House of Representatives

  3. Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights.

    House of Representatives

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

    House of Representatives