Sudan: US Congress Weighs Landmark Sudan Bills to Tighten Sanctions and Accountability

Washingtion D.C. — The US Congress is considering two bills that could significantly reshape Washington’s policy towards Sudan by placing future action on the war under a stronger legal framework rather than relying on executive decisions.

The proposed legislation, the Prevention of External Aggression and Conflict Escalation Act of 2026 and the US Participation in Sudanese Peace Act, would expand congressional oversight of US policy on Sudan while increasing pressure on those accused of…