New Sudan-Related Bill to Be Discussed in the U.S. Senate on Wednesday

Washington – Sudanhorizon – Mariam Abshir

The United States Senate is scheduled to hold a special session on Wednesday to discuss developments in Sudan, according to information obtained by Sudanhorizon.

The information indicates that senators will consider a new piece of legislation titled the “Sudan External Aggression and Conflict Escalation Prevention Act of 2026.”

Last Tuesday, the United States House of Representatives—the other chamber of Congress—approved the Sudan Peace Engagement Act.

According to Sudanhorizon’s follow-up, the revised bill expected to be considered by the Senate also avoids addressing the issue of withdrawing recognition from the Sudanese government or challenging its representation at the United Nations and diplomatic missions.

The remaining provisions of the proposed legislation generally follow the established approach of congressional measures concerning Sudan and draw on principles contained in the Sudan Peace Act of 2002.

The Sudan-related bill approved by the House of Representatives last week includes a number of significant provisions, among them:

– Support for an inclusive dialogue aimed at facilitating the establishment of a civilian government.
– The imposition of sanctions on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
– Expansion of arms embargo coverage to include all of Sudan.
– Identification of foreign entities that violate arms embargo restrictions.
– Support for justice and accountability regarding violations of international and humanitarian law.
– Development of U.S. strategies toward Sudan that include facilitating an inclusive political process, ensuring civil society participation, and enabling humanitarian assistance to reach all parts of the country.

The Senate session is expected to examine these issues as lawmakers continue deliberations on U.S. policy toward Sudan and ongoing efforts to address the conflict and humanitarian crisis.

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