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Sudan Democracy Act

Introduced: November 29, 2021 Introduced by: Coons, Christopher A. Democratic · Delaware See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Nov 29, 2021
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Sudan Democracy Act

This bill requires the President to impose sanctions for human rights abuses and actions to undermine democracy in Sudan.

Specifically, the President must impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on any individual or entity that is responsible for, complicit in, or engaged (or attempted to engage) in various actions, including actions that (1) undermine the transition to democracy in Sudan; (2) threaten Sudan's peace, security, or stability; (3) constitute gross violations of human rights in Sudan; (4) result in the misappropriation of Sudan's state assets; or (5) disrupt access to communications or the internet in Sudan. The sanctions shall also apply to entities affiliated with such sanctioned individuals and entities, including entities formed for the purpose of evading the sanctions.

What's happening now November 29, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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  • HR 6140 Related bill Sudan Democracy Act
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 3275: Sudan Democracy Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-3275/
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"S. 3275: Sudan Democracy Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-3275/.
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S. 3275, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-3275/.
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