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Sudan Peace, Security, and Accountability Act of 2012

Introduced: April 16, 2012 Introduced by: McGovern, James P. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 7, 2012
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
Apr 26, 2012
Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
Apr 26, 2012
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Monetary Policy and Trade.
Mar 14, 2012
Committee on Foreign Relations. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-473.
Mar 8, 2012
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Oversight and Government Reform, and the Judiciary, 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.
Mar 8, 2012
Introduced in House
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Sudan Peace, Security, and Accountability Act of 2012 - Directs the President to develop and transmit to Congress a comprehensive strategy to end serious human rights violations in Sudan and promote a comprehensive peace and democratic reform strategy. Requires the strategy to include an interagency framework to plan, coordinate, and review the diplomatic, economic, intelligence, and military actions and capabilities of U.S. policy regarding Sudan.

Directs the President to impose specified visa, development assistance, security assistance, property, credit, financial assistance, export, cultural, or scientific sanctions on any person or government that: (1) supported or assisted Sudan in the commission of serious human rights violations in Sudan, including by selling, leasing, or otherwise transferring military equipment to Sudan or providing property, goods, technology, services, or other support in the amount of $500,000 or more that directly and significantly contributes to Sudan committing or assisting in the commission of serious human rights violations; (2) is interfering or has interfered with the delivery of humanitarian aid to Sudan; (3) is impeding the peace process or threatening the stability of any part of Sudan or the region; or (4) failed to execute an International Criminal Court arrest warrant against any Sudanese official if such person or government had the jurisdictional authority to execute the warrant and failed to make the arrest without reasonable justification.

Prohibits the imposition of sanctions or other prohibitions on any government or person that is: (1) acting on behalf of the government of South Sudan in connection with the shipment or payment for oil from South Sudan or the advancement of peace between Sudan and South Sudan, or (2) providing humanitarian aid to Sudan.

Amends: (1) the Comprehensive Peace in Sudan Act of 2004 to make its asset and visa sanctions applicable to Sudan, and (2) the Darfur Peace and Accountability Act of 2006 to impose such sanctions on Janjaweed commanders and coordinators threatening peace and stability in Sudan.

Terminates sanctions upon certification by the President that specified conditions have been met.

What's happening now May 7, 2012

Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 8
 Cosponsors 54
BOSWELL, LEONARD
· Sep 21, 2012
Tsongas, Niki
· Sep 11, 2012
D
McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Aug 1, 2012
D
Larson, John B.
Connecticut · Jul 26, 2012
PITTS, JOSEPH
· Jul 19, 2012
D
Cleaver, Emanuel
Missouri · Jul 17, 2012
D
Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · Jul 17, 2012
D
Moore, Gwen
Wisconsin · Jul 17, 2012
D
Bonamici, Suzanne
Oregon · Jul 11, 2012
D
Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Jun 29, 2012
D
Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Jun 19, 2012
PASTOR, ED
· Jun 19, 2012
CROWLEY, JOSEPH
· Jun 6, 2012
D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · May 30, 2012
Murphy, Tim
· May 30, 2012
D
Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · May 30, 2012
Marino, Tom
· May 10, 2012
D
Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · May 9, 2012
D
Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · May 8, 2012
D
Himes, James A.
Connecticut · May 7, 2012
D
Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · May 7, 2012
R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Apr 26, 2012
R
Calvert, Ken
California · Apr 24, 2012
D
Sherman, Brad
California · Apr 24, 2012
D
Carson, André
Indiana · Apr 19, 2012
D
Welch, Peter
Vermont · Apr 19, 2012
WOOLSEY, LYNN
· Apr 17, 2012
BERMAN, HOWARD
· Apr 16, 2012
Carnahan, Russ
· Apr 16, 2012
D
Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Apr 16, 2012
D
Keating, William R.
Massachusetts · Apr 16, 2012
MYRICK, SUE
· Apr 16, 2012
Richardson, Laura
· Apr 16, 2012
ROTHMAN, STEVEN
· Apr 16, 2012
SLAUGHTER, LOUISE
· Apr 16, 2012
D
Smith, Adam
Washington · Apr 16, 2012
D
Waters, Maxine
California · Apr 16, 2012
D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Mar 30, 2012
JACKSON, JESSE
· Mar 29, 2012
R
McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · Mar 29, 2012
ROYCE, ED
· Mar 28, 2012
TOWNS, EDOLPHUS
· Mar 27, 2012
GONZALEZ, CHARLES
· Mar 22, 2012
D
Pingree, Chellie
Maine · Mar 22, 2012
D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Mar 19, 2012
FILNER, BOB
· Mar 19, 2012
D
Green, Al
Texas · Mar 19, 2012
Polis, Jared
· Mar 19, 2012
D
Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Mar 16, 2012
Fortenberry, Jeff
· Mar 9, 2012
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