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RSF Terrorist Designation Act

USA119th CongressHR-8301| House 
| Updated: 4/15/2026
Jonathan L. Jackson

Jonathan L. Jackson

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (2)
Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates a comprehensive review by the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Treasury to assess whether the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of Sudan should be designated as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist Organization (SDGT) under Executive Order 13224. This review, along with the Secretaries' determination, must be submitted to the appropriate congressional committees within 90 days of the bill's enactment. The legislation aims to formally evaluate the RSF's activities against established criteria for terrorist designation. Should an affirmative determination be made, the President is required to impose sanctions on the RSF. These sanctions include asset blocking for any RSF property or interests within U.S. jurisdiction and rendering RSF members inadmissible for visas or entry into the United States, with immediate revocation of any existing visas. However, the bill outlines specific exceptions to these sanctions, such as those necessary to comply with international obligations, facilitate humanitarian assistance, or support authorized U.S. intelligence, law enforcement, or national security activities. Concurrently with the review results, the Secretary of State must submit a detailed report to Congress. This report will explain the decision regarding designation, identify countries and entities providing material support to the RSF, assess the RSF's operational capacity without external aid, and outline the implications of a designation for U.S. security and foreign assistance. The Secretary of State also retains the authority to waive sanctions if deemed important to U.S. national security interests, provided Congress is notified.
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Apr 15, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 15, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
  • April 15, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 15, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.

RSF Terrorist Designation Act

USA119th CongressHR-8301| House 
| Updated: 4/15/2026
This bill mandates a comprehensive review by the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Treasury to assess whether the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of Sudan should be designated as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist Organization (SDGT) under Executive Order 13224. This review, along with the Secretaries' determination, must be submitted to the appropriate congressional committees within 90 days of the bill's enactment. The legislation aims to formally evaluate the RSF's activities against established criteria for terrorist designation. Should an affirmative determination be made, the President is required to impose sanctions on the RSF. These sanctions include asset blocking for any RSF property or interests within U.S. jurisdiction and rendering RSF members inadmissible for visas or entry into the United States, with immediate revocation of any existing visas. However, the bill outlines specific exceptions to these sanctions, such as those necessary to comply with international obligations, facilitate humanitarian assistance, or support authorized U.S. intelligence, law enforcement, or national security activities. Concurrently with the review results, the Secretary of State must submit a detailed report to Congress. This report will explain the decision regarding designation, identify countries and entities providing material support to the RSF, assess the RSF's operational capacity without external aid, and outline the implications of a designation for U.S. security and foreign assistance. The Secretary of State also retains the authority to waive sanctions if deemed important to U.S. national security interests, provided Congress is notified.
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Apr 15, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 15, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
  • April 15, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 15, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Jonathan L. Jackson

Jonathan L. Jackson

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (2)
Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted