,i #aaith ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #aici ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,march #f1 #bjbe ,mr4 ,meeks 7for himself1 ,ms4 ,jacobs1 ,mr4 ,mc,govern1 ,mr4 ,amo1 ,mrs4 ,cherfilus-,mc,cormick1 ,mr4 ,connolly1 ,ms4 ,jayapal1 ,ms4 ,kamlager-,dove1 ,mr4 ,keating1 ,ms4 ,lee of ,pennsylvania1 ,ms4 ,meng1 ,mr4 ,morelle1 ,ms4 ,omar1 ,mr4 ,schneider1 and ,ms4 ,titus7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and in addition to the ,committees on ,financial ,services1 the ,judiciary1 and ,oversight and ,government ,reform1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,a ,,bill ,to require the imposition of sanctions with respect to conflict in ,sudan1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title and table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,u4,s4 ,engagement in ,sudanese ,peace ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title and table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,statement of policy4 ,sec4 #c4 ,sense of ,congress4 ,title ,i--,sanctions authorities ,sec4 #aja4 ,report on international crimes and blocking humanitarian aid4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,report on foreign entities violating the ,united ,nations arms embargo on ,darfur4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,sanctions required4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,termination of sanctions4 ,sec4 #aje4 ,definitions4 ,title ,,ii--,other provisions ,sec4 #bja4 ,strategy4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,special ,envoy for ,sudan4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,use of ,united ,states influence at the ,united ,nations4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,assistance to deploy and sustain a ,united ,nations1 ,african ,union1 or multinational force4 ,sec4 #bje4 ,empowering ,sudanese women and youth4 ,sec4 #bjf4 ,prohibition on sale and licensing of major defense equipment4 ,sec4 #bjg4 ,certification and report on non-restriction of ,united ,states humanitarian assistance in ,sudan4 ,sec4 #bjh4 ,report on ,united ,states weapons being used in ,sudan4 #b4 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 to support an inclusive diplomatic process1 that meaningfully includes women and youth leaders1 and marginalized communities1 to establish a cease fire and a sustainable peace agreement in ,sudan2 7#b7 to support justice and accountability for violations of international humanitarian law1 genocide1 war crimes1 crimes against humanity1 and other serious human rights abuses by armed actors in ,sudan1 especially those involved in the conflict that began on ,april #ae1 #bjbc1 those who perpetrated the ,october #be1 #bjba1 coup d'etat1 and those who committed human rights abuses during and in the wake of the state of emergency declared by the military junta after the ,october #be1 #bjba1 coup d'etat2 and 7#c7 to pursue a strategy on ,sudan that includes-- 7,a7 leading and coordinating international efforts to establish and facilitate a comprehensive and inclusive peace process that meaningfully includes civil society and seeks a sustainable end to the country's conflicts2 7,b7 facilitating unrestricted delivery of humanitarian aid throughout ,sudan1 across military lines and across international borders1 including through local grassroots organizations2 7,c7 developing and advancing a plan for the prevention of mass atrocities and for protecting civilians2 7,d7 pursuing survivor-centered justice and accountability for violations of international humanitarian law1 genocide1 war crimes1 crimes against humanity1 and other serious human rights abuses1 including conflict-related sexual and gender-based violence2 and 7,e7 supporting an inclusive dialogue aimed at establishing a civilian-led transition to democracy1 including by promoting mechanisms that ensure the meaningful leadership and inclusion of women1 youth1 and traditionally marginalized communities4 #c4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,attorney ,general and the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 should-- 7,a7 sanction the leadership of the ,rapid ,support ,forces 7,,rsf7 and the ,sudanese ,armed ,forces 7,,saf7 responsible for strategic decisions that have directed or enabled the commission of atrocities1 including genocide1 war crimes1 and crimes against humanity2 7,b7 sanction adult family members of those in the leadership of the ,,rsf and ,,saf unless such family member has condemned the sanctionable activity and taken tangible steps to oppose the activity2 and 7,c7 designate the ,,rsf for sanctions2 7#b7 the ,united ,nations should expand its arms embargo to all of ,sudan2 7#c7 ,united ,nations assessed contributions should be used pursuant to ,united ,nations ,security ,council ,resolution #bgai 7#bjbc7 to fund an ,african ,union force to protect civilians1 support ceasefire monitoring1 or secure humanitarian operations in ,sudan if such a force is authorized2 and 7#d7 the ,department of ,state and ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development should develop a plan to facilitate greater funding to emergency response rooms and other local mutual aid organizations providing humanitarian assistance in ,sudan1 including use of market-based assistance4 ,i ,sanctions authorities #aja4 ,report on international crimes and blocking humanitarian aid 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that identifies each foreign person that has knowingly engaged in any of the following conduct in ,sudan since ,april #bjbc3 7#a7 ,perpetrating1 directing1 or enabling the commission of genocide1 war crimes1 or crimes against humanity against civilians4 7#b7 ,systematic blocking of and interference with the delivery of humanitarian aid to civilians4 7b7 ,update ,the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an update of the report required by subsection 7a7 for each of the #e calendar years following the calendar year in which the initial report is submitted4 #ajb4 ,report on foreign entities violating the ,united ,nations arms embargo on ,darfur 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that identifies each foreign person determined to be violating the ,united ,nations arms embargo on ,darfur imposed pursuant to ,united ,nations ,security ,council ,resolutions #aeef 7,july #cj1 #bjjd7 and #aeia 7,march #bi1 #bjje74 7b7 ,update ,the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an update of the report required by subsection 7a7 for each of the #e calendar years following the calendar year in which the initial report is submitted4 #ajc4 ,sanctions required 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date on which the ,president-- 7#a7 submits the report or update to the report required by section #aja1 the ,president shall impose #f or more of the sanctions described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g7 of subsection 7b7 on each foreign person identified in the report2 and 7#b7 submits the report or update to the report required by section #ajb1 the ,president shall impose #d or more of the sanctions described in paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 7#f71 and 7#g7 of subsection 7b7 on each foreign person identified in the report4 7b7 ,sanctions described ,the sanctions described in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,blocking of property ,the ,president shall pursuant to the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq471 block and prohibit all transactions in all property and interests in property of the foreign person if such property and interests in property are in the ,united ,states1 come within the ,united ,states1 or are or come within the possession or control of a ,united ,states person4 7#b7 ,export-import bank assistance for exports to sanctioned persons ,the ,president shall direct the ,export-,import ,bank of the ,united ,states not to give approval to the issuance of any guarantee1 insurance1 extension of credit1 or participation in the extension of credit in connection with the export of any goods or services to the foreign person4 7#c7 ,loans from ,united ,states financial institutions ,the ,president shall prohibit any ,united ,states financial institution from making loans or providing credits to the foreign person totaling more than #aj1jjj1jjj in any #ab-month period unless the person is primarily engaged in activities to relieve human suffering and the loans or credits are provided for such activities4 7#d7 ,loans from international financial institutions ,the ,president shall direct the ,united ,states executive director to each international financial institution to use the voice and vote of the ,united ,states to oppose any loan from the international financial institution that would benefit the foreign person4 7#e7 ,loans from the ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation and the ,united ,states ,trade and ,development ,agency ,the ,president shall direct the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation and the ,director of the ,united ,states ,trade and ,development ,agency to prohibit any loan1 loan guarantee1 equity investment1 project assistance1 or any other type of support to a listed foreign person4 7#f7 ,procurement sanction ,the ,united ,states ,government may not procure1 or enter into any contract for the procurement of1 any goods or services from the foreign person4 7#g7 ,exclusion of foreign individuals 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,president shall direct the ,secretary of ,state to deny a visa to1 and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security to exclude from the ,united ,states1 any individual identified in the report required by subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,visas1 admission1 or parole ,an alien who the ,secretary of ,state or the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security 7or a designee of one of such ,secretaries7 knows1 or has reason to believe1 is described in subparagraph 7,a7 is-- 7i7 inadmissible to the ,united ,states2 7ii7 ineligible for a visa or other documentation to enter the ,united ,states2 and 7iii7 otherwise ineligible to be admitted or paroled into the ,united ,states or to receive any other benefit under the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja et seq474 7,c7 ,current visas revoked 7i7 ,in general ,the issuing consular officer1 the ,secretary of ,state1 or the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security 7or a designee of one of such ,secretaries7 shall1 in accordance with section #bba7;i7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abja7;i771 revoke any visa or other entry documentation issued to an alien described in subparagraph 7,a7 regardless of when the visa or other entry documentation is issued4 7ii7 ,effect of revocation ,a revocation under clause 7i7-- 7,i7 shall take effect immediately2 and 7,,ii7 shall automatically cancel any other valid visa or entry documentation that is in the alien's possession4 7c7 ,exceptions 7#a7 ,exception to comply with international obligations ,sanctions under subsection 7b77#g7 shall not apply with respect to the admission of an alien if admitting or paroling the alien into the ,united ,states is necessary to permit the ,united ,states to comply with the ,agreement regarding the ,headquarters of the ,united ,nations1 signed at ,lake ,success ,june #bf1 #aidg1 and entered into force ,november #ba1 #aidg1 between the ,united ,nations and the ,united ,states1 or other applicable international obligations4 7#b7 ,exception relating to the provision of humanitarian assistance ,sanctions under this section may not be imposed with respect to transactions or the facilitation of transactions for-- 7,a7 the sale of agricultural commodities1 food1 medicine1 or medical devices2 7,b7 the provision of humanitarian assistance2 7,c7 financial transactions relating to humanitarian assistance2 or 7,d7 transporting goods or services that are necessary to carry out operations relating to humanitarian assistance4 7#c7 ,exception for intelligence1 law enforcement1 and national security activities ,sanctions under this section shall not apply to any authorized intelligence1 law enforcement1 or national security activities of the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,classified information ,in any judicial review of a determination made under this section1 if the determination was based on classified information 7as defined in section #a7;a7 of the ,classified ,information ,procedures ,act7 such information may be submitted to the reviewing court ex parte and in camera4 ,this paragraph does not confer or imply any right to judicial review4 7d7 ,national interest waiver ,the ,president may waive the imposition of sanctions under subsection 7b7 with respect to a person if the ,president-- 7#a7 determines that such a waiver is vital to the national interests of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 not more than #ae days after issuing the waiver1 submits to the appropriate congressional committees a notification of the waiver and the reasons for the waiver4 #ajd4 ,termination of sanctions 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 the ,president may terminate the application of sanctions under this section with respect to a person if the ,president determines and reports to the appropriate congressional committees not later than #ae days before the termination of the sanctions that-- 7#a7 credible information exists that the person did not engage in the activity for which sanctions were imposed2 7#b7 the person has credibly demonstrated a significant change in behavior1 has paid an appropriate consequence for the activity for which sanctions were imposed1 and has credibly committed to not engage in an activity described in subsection 7a7 in the future2 or 7#c7 the termination of the sanctions is in the vital national interests of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,sanctions relating to blocking the provision of humanitarian aid to civilians ,the authority to impose sanctions under section #aja7c7 shall terminate if a comprehensive agreement to end the conflict is reached and implemented between the warring parties in ,sudan4 #aje4 ,definitions ,in this title-- 7#a7 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate2 7#b7 the term foreign person means an individual or entity that is not a ,united ,states person2 and 7#c7 the term ,united ,states person means-- 7,a7 a ,united ,states citizen2 7,b7 a permanent resident alien of the ,united ,states2 or 7,c7 an entity organized under the laws of the ,united ,states or of any jurisdiction within the ,united ,states1 including a foreign branch of such an entity4 ,,ii ,other provisions #bja4 ,strategy 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate a strategy to support the protection of civilians1 the delivery of humanitarian assistance1 and progress towards a sustainable peace in ,sudan that includes-- 7#a7 plans for establishing and leading a diplomatic mechanism for negotiations that lead to a comprehensive ceasefire and a sustainable peace2 7#b7 actions in multilateral fora and with regional institutions in support of protection of civilians1 sustained and unimpeded humanitarian access1 enforcement of the ,united ,nations arms embargo and the expansion of the ,united ,nations arms embargo to include all of ,sudan2 7#c7 plans to support an inclusive civilian political dialogue1 including activities to improve and increase women's and youth's meaningful leadership and participation in political negotiations1 related to the development of a constitutional framework and a pathway that will lead to civilian rule2 7#d7 efforts to support grassroots organizations that are currently providing humanitarian and peacebuilding assistance to the ,sudanese people in conflict-affected areas that traditional implementing partners cannot reach1 including through the development of mechanisms through which to fund organizations and the facilitation of electronic means and other technology enabling communication2 7#e7 efforts to provide training and other support for doctors1 lawyers1 and other human rights defenders1 as well as those working at the grassroots providing humanitarian assistance1 on activities undertaken to-- 7,a7 support accountability for human rights abuses1 including gathering witness testimony and preservation of forensic evidence2 and 7,b7 provide psychosocial support for ,sudanese civilians who experienced violence1 particularly victims of conflict related sexual and gender-based violence2 7#f7 a comprehensive sanctions strategy focused on deterring genocide1 war crimes and crimes against humanity1 ending hostilities1 and supporting accountability by-- 7,a7 targeting actors1 both within ,sudan and internationally1 who are responsible for gross violations of human rights and international humanitarian law and whose actions enable those responsible for such violations2 and 7,b7 targeting actors providing arms1 material1 and financial support to the ,rapid ,support ,forces 7,,rsf7 and the ,sudanese ,armed ,forces 7,,saf7 or individuals belonging to or affiliated with these individuals2 and 7#g7 an identification of countries supporting the ,,rsf or ,,saf through provision of materiel or other resources or equipment4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the strategy required by subsection 7a7 is submitted to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 and every #ahj days thereafter for #d years1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to such committees a report on implementation of the strategy that includes substantive updates of the matters described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e7 of subsection 7a74 #bjb4 ,special ,envoy for ,sudan 7a7 ,in general ,section #gbjd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking with the advice and consent of the ,senate and inserting consistent with section #a7;j7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a7j772 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking shall terminate on the date that is #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act and inserting shall terminate on the date that is #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated #d1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi to carry out the amendments made by subsection 7a74 #bjc4 ,use of ,united ,states influence at the ,united ,nations ,the ,secretary of ,state and the ,united ,states ,permanent ,representative to the ,united ,nations shall use the voice1 vote1 and influence of the ,united ,states at the ,united ,nations and other multilateral bodies to-- 7#a7 advocate for unimpeded humanitarian access and an immediate end to bureaucratic impediments to humanitarian assistance in ,sudan2 7#b7 support the documentation of atrocities including possible genocide1 war crimes1 and crimes against humanity2 7#c7 ensure development of plans for protection of civilians in ,sudan2 and 7#d7 advocate for an end to hostilities in ,sudan4 #bjd4 ,assistance to deploy and sustain a ,united ,nations1 ,african ,union1 or multinational force 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 is authorized to provide assistance to deploy and sustain a ,united ,nations1 ,african ,union1 or multinational force to advance civilian protection1 facilitate humanitarian operations1 and monitor any prospective ceasefire in ,sudan4 7b7 ,conditions 7#a7 ,in general ,assistance provided under subsection 7a7 may not be provided until the force has agreed not to transfer title to1 or possession of1 any such assistance to anyone not an officer1 employee or agent of the force1 and not to use or to permit the use of such assistance for any purposes other than those for which such assistance was furnished1 unless the consent of the ,president has first been obtained1 and written assurances reflecting all of the forgoing have been obtained from the force by the ,president4 7#b7 ,congressional notification ,if the ,president consents to the transfer of such assistance to anyone not an officer1 employee1 or agent of the force1 or agrees to permit the use of such assistance for any purposes other than those for which such assistance was furnished1 the ,president shall immediately notify the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate in accordance with the procedures applicable to reprogramming notifications under section #fcd;,a of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcid-a74 7c7 ,additional civilian protection options ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,administrator of ,,usaid1 shall engage the ,united ,nations1 ,african ,union1 and other international1 regional1 and local stakeholders to develop additional civilian protection options in ,sudan1 including community-based mechanisms1 and international monitoring or observation mechanisms4 7d7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 and the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development are authorized to detail or second staff and to provide other technical assistance to the ,african ,union to analyze conditions and plan for the potential establishment of a multinational civilian protection force in ,sudan4 #bje4 ,empowering ,sudanese women and youth 7a7 ,sudanese women ,consistent with the ,women1 ,peace1 and ,security ,act of #bjag1 the ,secretary of ,state and the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 in coordination with heads of other relevant ,federal agencies and supported by the ,u4,s4 ,ambassador-at-,large for ,global ,women's ,issues1 should take all available measures to actively facilitate the safe and meaningful leadership and participation of ,sudanese women in-- 7#a7 all formal and informal conflict prevention and conflict resolution processes to address the conflict in ,sudan1 as well as post-conflict relief1 recovery1 justice1 accountability1 and democratic governance efforts2 7#b7 all gender-based violence prevention1 mitigation1 and response efforts2 and 7#c7 planning and delivery of humanitarian relief and protection efforts to promote increased safety and access to humanitarian assistance by women and girls4 7b7 ,sudanese youth ,the ,secretary of ,state and the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development should actively facilitate the safe and meaningful leadership and participation of ,sudanese youth in-- 7#a7 all conflict prevention and conflict resolution processes to address the conflict in ,sudan1 as well as post-conflict relief1 recovery1 justice1 accountability1 and democratic governance efforts2 7#b7 all gender-based violence prevention1 mitigation1 and response efforts2 and 7#c7 planning and delivery of humanitarian relief and protection efforts4 #bjf4 ,prohibition on sale and licensing of major defense equipment 7a7 ,in general ,no sale1 export1 or transfer of major defense equipment 7as such term is defined in section #dg7f7 of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgid7f77 may be provided to any country that the ,president identifies as supporting the ,rapid ,support ,forces 7,,rsf7 or the ,sudanese ,armed ,forces 7,,saf7 pursuant to section #bja7g74 7b7 ,waiver ,the ,president may waive the prohibition in subsection 7a7 on a case-by-case basis if the ,president-- 7#a7 determines such a waiver is vital to the national interests of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 not more than #ae days after issuing the waiver1 submits to the appropriate congressional committees a notification of the waiver and a detailed description and justification for the utilization of the waiver4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term 8appropriate congressional committees0 means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 #bjg4 ,certification and report on non-restriction of ,united ,states humanitarian assistance in ,sudan 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate a certification and report consistent with the requirements of section #fbj;,i7a7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa describing and assessing the extent to which any country prohibits or otherwise restricts1 directly or indirectly1 the transport or delivery of ,united ,states humanitarian assistance in ,sudan1 including any ,united ,states ,government-supported international efforts to provide such humanitarian assistance4 7b7 ,use of exception ,the certification and report required by subsection 7a7 shall include a description of any uses of the exercise of the authority described in section #fbj;,i7b7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa and the date such waiver was exercised in the continued provision of assistance to such country4 7c7 ,form ,the certification and report required by subsection 7a7 shall be provided in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex if submitted separately from the unclassified portion4 #bjh4 ,report on ,united ,states weapons being used in ,sudan 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate a report on ,united ,states-origin weapons or military equipment being used by belligerents in ,sudan4 7b7 ,matters ,to be included ,the report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of whether ,united ,states-origin weapons have been or are currently being used by belligerents in ,sudan and by which actors4 7#b7 ,a list of the types of ,united ,states-origin weapons identified as having been used by belligerents in ,sudan4 7#c7 ,an analysis of the chain of control for any ,united ,states-origin weapons identified as having been used by belligerents in ,sudan4 7#d7 ,a summary of actions already taken or steps necessary to prevent any ,united ,states-origin weapons from being used by belligerents in ,sudan4 7c7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex if submitted separately from the unclassified portion4