Cory Booker (D-NJ)
A resolution calling on the United Nations Security Council to enforce the existing arms embargo on Darfur and extend it to cover all of Sudan.
A Democratic resolution with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1716-1717)
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
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution calls for an end to the violence and atrocities occurring in Sudan between the SAF and RSF. It urges the United Nations Security Council to expand the existing Darfur arms embargo to cover the entire country and include dual-use equipment. The Senate also calls for more stringent sanctions enforcement to hold those violating current embargoes accountable. Additionally, the resolution seeks to establish mechanisms for the unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid and the protection of civilians. Finally, it directs the United States Government to increase support for monitoring atrocities, delivering resources, and providing psychosocial support for victims.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +7
Would women be better off under this?
The resolution specifically calls for psychosocial support for women facing conflict-related sexual violence.
- Scored +7
Does this send more money or help to other countries?
The resolution calls for resuming and implementing U.S. foreign assistance to the famine-stricken areas of Sudan.
- Scored +6
Would children be better off under this?
The resolution calls for psychosocial support for children and increased protection from violence.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Arms Embargo: Expanding the arms embargo to all of Sudan and including dual-use equipment could help stop the supply of weapons that prolong the conflict and cause suffering (Section 4A, 4B).
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Humanitarian Aid Delivery: Establishing a mechanism for the unfettered delivery of humanitarian aid could help address the needs of those facing famine and the ongoing humanitarian crisis (Section 4D, 5, 6C).
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Protection of Civilians: Creating a specific mechanism to protect civilians could help prevent further deaths, injuries, and destruction of critical infrastructure (Section 4D, 5, 6E-iv).
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Increased Monitoring and Documentation: Increasing support for civil society and the development of better monitoring mechanisms could help document atrocities and weapons supply chains (Section 6A, 6B).
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Psychosocial Support: Developing mechanisms for psychosocial support could benefit women, men, and children who have been victims of conflict-related sexual violence (Section 6D).
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Foreign Assistance: Resuming and implementing United States foreign assistance could assist the famine-stricken and war-torn areas of Sudan (Section 6C).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups are explicitly detailed in the text of the resolution.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would women be better off under this? — The resolution specifically calls for psychosocial support for women facing conflict-related sexual violence. Would children be better off under this? — The resolution calls for psychosocial support for children and increased protection from violence. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The emphasis on humanitarian aid and famine relief targets the most vulnerable economic groups. Would men be better off under this? — It includes provisions for psychosocial support for men affected by conflict-related sexual violence.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this send more money or help to other countries? — The resolution calls for resuming and implementing U.S. foreign assistance to the famine-stricken areas of Sudan. Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — The resolution calls for increased international pressure and diplomatic action to end the conflict. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — It encourages pressuring the UN, African Union, and other international partners to act against atrocities.
- 6/9/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/12/2025
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1716-1717)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Timothy KaineDemocrat · Virginia
Mike RoundsRepublican · South Dakota
Thomas TillisRepublican · North Carolina