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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the urgent need to appoint a Special Envoy for Sudan to address the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis and to advance United States national security interests.

USA119th CongressHRES-479| House 
| Updated: 6/5/2025
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (6)
Richard McCormick (Republican)John James (Republican)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Johnny Olszewski (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

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The House of Representatives expresses its urgent concern over the catastrophic conflict in Sudan between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, which has created the world's largest humanitarian and displacement crisis. This conflict has resulted in tens of thousands of civilian deaths, mass atrocities, and the displacement of nearly 13 million people, with over 30 million requiring humanitarian assistance. Access for aid organizations remains severely restricted, exacerbating suffering and threatening regional stability through spillover effects. To address this crisis, the resolution urges the President to immediately appoint a Special Envoy for Sudan to lead U.S. diplomatic efforts, coordinate with other envoys, and utilize all available tools to end the conflict and secure humanitarian access. It also calls upon the Department of State to elevate Sudan as a strategic priority, providing appropriate resources for peacebuilding and stabilization. The resolution emphasizes the need for robust humanitarian assistance and encourages continued collaboration with African leaders and international accountability mechanisms for war crimes, affirming that resolving this conflict is essential for promoting peace and advancing U.S. national security interests.
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Jun 5, 2025
Submitted in House
Jun 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • June 5, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • June 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the urgent need to appoint a Special Envoy for Sudan to address the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis and to advance United States national security interests.

USA119th CongressHRES-479| House 
| Updated: 6/5/2025
The House of Representatives expresses its urgent concern over the catastrophic conflict in Sudan between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, which has created the world's largest humanitarian and displacement crisis. This conflict has resulted in tens of thousands of civilian deaths, mass atrocities, and the displacement of nearly 13 million people, with over 30 million requiring humanitarian assistance. Access for aid organizations remains severely restricted, exacerbating suffering and threatening regional stability through spillover effects. To address this crisis, the resolution urges the President to immediately appoint a Special Envoy for Sudan to lead U.S. diplomatic efforts, coordinate with other envoys, and utilize all available tools to end the conflict and secure humanitarian access. It also calls upon the Department of State to elevate Sudan as a strategic priority, providing appropriate resources for peacebuilding and stabilization. The resolution emphasizes the need for robust humanitarian assistance and encourages continued collaboration with African leaders and international accountability mechanisms for war crimes, affirming that resolving this conflict is essential for promoting peace and advancing U.S. national security interests.
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Timeline
Jun 5, 2025
Submitted in House
Jun 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • June 5, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • June 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (6)
Richard McCormick (Republican)John James (Republican)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Johnny Olszewski (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

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