Condemning attacks on civilians in Sudan and calling for an end to external support to the warring parties and for efforts to promote a negotiated settlement of the war.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 1179
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- International Affairs
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-05-13: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 2.
- Last Updated
- 2026-05-20T08:08:12Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This House Resolution (H. Res. 1179) condemns violence against civilians in Sudan's civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF, the national military) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF, a paramilitary group). It calls for halting external funding or arms to both sides and urges a negotiated peace to end the conflict, restore civilian rule, and address humanitarian needs.
Key Provisions
The resolution includes these main points in its "Resolved" clause:
- Recognizes the right of all Sudanese people to safety and security.
- Condemns attacks on civilians, including the RSF's reported genocidal acts (systematic killing of a group) against non-Arab communities like the Fur and Zaghawa in Darfur; demands protection of civilians, schools, hospitals, and worship sites under international law.
- Praises humanitarian groups (international, national, local) for aid delivery and calls for warring parties to allow safe, unrestricted access for aid workers.
- Urges countries and entities providing external support to immediately stop supplying the RSF and SAF.
- Directs the U.S. Trump Administration (noted in the 2026 context) to act decisively: end external support, negotiate peace, and promote civilian-led democracy.
- Encourages the international community to back civilian-led peace efforts, aid post-war recovery, and create transitional justice (mechanisms to prosecute war crimes and heal society).
Significant Changes to Existing Law
None. This is a non-binding resolution expressing the House of Representatives' opinion; it does not create new laws, impose penalties, or mandate actions.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies: Signals expectations for the U.S. State Department and executive branch to prioritize Sudan diplomacy, potentially influencing aid allocation and sanctions.
- Citizens: Highlights Sudan's crisis (over 400,000 deaths, 14 million displaced, 34 million needing aid) to rally global humanitarian support, benefiting Sudanese civilians and civil society groups like community "Emergency Response Rooms."
- International relations: Pressures external backers (e.g., implied foreign governments aiding SAF or RSF), risks straining ties with them; promotes U.S. leadership in African stability to prevent regional spillover.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Sudanese civilians and civil society: Primary beneficiaries, emphasizing their 2019 revolution against military rule.
- SAF and RSF leaders: Targeted for condemnation over atrocities like war crimes, crimes against humanity, ethnic cleansing, and genocide (as determined by U.S. Secretary of State and UN).
- U.S. government (Trump Administration): Called to lead on ending support and peace talks.
- External supporters: Nations or groups arming/funding warring parties.
- Humanitarian organizations and international community: Supported for aid and reconstruction roles.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: Reinforces U.S. findings on genocide and war crimes, aligning with international law (e.g., Geneva Conventions on civilian protection) but lacks enforcement power.
- Constitutional: Fits Congress's role in foreign policy via resolutions; non-binding, so no override of executive authority.
- Political: Bipartisan sponsors (e.g., Ms. Jayapal, Mr. Meeks) show rare unity on Sudan; introduced April 15, 2026 (war's anniversary), it amplifies U.S. moral stance on democracy and human rights in Africa amid world's largest humanitarian crisis. Referred to House Foreign Affairs Committee for review.
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Sponsor
Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
Cosponsors (35)
Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-51], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Olszewski, Johnny [D-MD-2], Rep. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1], Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37], Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8], Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1], Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4], Rep. Hoyle, Val T. [D-OR-4], Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17], Rep. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12], Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7], Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12], Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12], Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2], Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1], Rep. Dexter, Maxine [D-OR-3], Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17], Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27]
Recent Actions
- 2026-05-13: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 2.
- 2026-05-13: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2026-04-15: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 2026-04-15: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Condemning attacks on civilians in Sudan and calling for an end to external support to the warring parties and for efforts to promote a negotiated settlement of the war. — issued 2026-04-15 — PDF (4 pages)