Sudan Waiver Report Reduction Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 8610
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- International Affairs
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-04-30: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Last Updated
- 2026-05-12T19:42:57Z
AI-Generated Summary
Summary of H.R. 8610: Sudan Waiver Report Reduction Act
Purpose
To update reporting rules under the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 by requiring executive agencies to notify Congress when the President grants waivers for government contracts or purchases related to Sudan.
Key Provisions
- Amends Section 6(c)(2) of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007.
- Mandates that, within 30 days of the President issuing a waiver, the head of the relevant executive agency must submit a report on the waiver to the "appropriate congressional committees" (typically key oversight committees in Congress).
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Replaces the prior version of Section 6(c)(2) with a streamlined requirement focused solely on agency-submitted reports within 30 days.
- The title "Sudan Waiver Report Reduction Act" suggests this simplifies or reduces previous reporting obligations, though exact prior details are not specified in the bill text.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies: Increases accountability for agencies involved in Sudan-related procurements, requiring quick reporting that may add minor administrative workload.
- Citizens: Limited direct effect, but supports ongoing U.S. policy to discourage business ties with Sudan due to past human rights concerns.
- International relations: Reinforces U.S. divestment pressure on Sudan by ensuring Congress is informed of any exceptions to procurement bans, potentially influencing foreign policy enforcement.
Main Stakeholders
- Executive branch: President (waiver authority) and agency heads (reporting duty).
- Congress: Oversight committees receiving reports.
- Businesses: Companies affected by Sudan divestment rules, as waivers could allow limited government contracts.
Notable Implications
- Legal: Strengthens congressional oversight of executive waivers without altering the President's core authority, aligning with standard checks-and-balances in U.S. law.
- Constitutional: No apparent conflicts; supports Article I powers of Congress on spending and oversight.
- Political: Promotes transparency in sanctions enforcement, potentially reducing executive discretion on sensitive foreign policy issues like Sudan accountability.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (1)
Rep. Walkinshaw, James R. [D-VA-11]
Recent Actions
- 2026-04-30: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2026-04-30: Introduced in House
- 2026-04-30: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Sudan Waiver Report Reduction Act — issued 2026-04-30 — PDF (2 pages)