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Gregory Meeks (D-NY)

U.S. Engagement in Sudanese Peace Act

H.R. 1939 · House bill International Affairs

A Democratic bill with 32 Democratic cosponsors · See all 32 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The U.S. Engagement in Sudanese Peace Act aims to address the conflict in Sudan through various diplomatic and economic measures. It requires the imposition of sanctions against foreign persons involved in international crimes or violations of the UN arms embargo. The bill directs the President to develop a strategy to protect civilians and facilitate a peaceful, inclusive political transition. It also authorizes assistance for peacekeeping forces and provides for the empowerment of Sudanese women and youth. Additionally, the act mandates reports on the use of United States-origin weapons in the conflict.

Yes· 3 of 6

  • Scored +8

    Would women be better off under this?

    The bill specifically focuses on increasing the leadership and participation of women in peace and governance processes.

  • Scored +8

    Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?

    The bill directs agencies to facilitate the meaningful leadership and participation of Sudanese women in conflict resolution and democratic governance.

  • Scored +7

    Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?

    The bill promotes the leadership and participation of Sudanese youth in political and peace processes.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.