HR 7682 · 116th Congress · International Affairs
Sudan Democratic Transition, Accountability, and Fiscal Transparency Act of 2020
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.(2020-07-29)
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Sudan Democratic Transition, Accountability, and Fiscal Transparency Act of 2020 This bill requires the Department of State to submit a strategy outlining U.S. support for a transition to civilian-led government in Sudan, and it authorizes certain measures to support and assist such a political transition. Specifically, the bill requires the State Department to submit a strategy that includes (1) an articulation of specific U.S. objectives for the political transition in Sudan and a plan to achieve such objectives; (2) an assessment of reforms necessary to promote human rights, essential freedoms, and accountability, as well as a description of efforts to address such reforms; and (3) an assessment of security sector reforms by the Sudanese government, such as demobilizing militias and fostering civilian control of the armed forces. The bill also authorizes the President to provide certain support for (1) democratic governance, rule of law, human rights, and fundamental freedoms; (2) programs to advance economic growth, private-sector productivity, and market-based solutions to development challenges; (3) conflict mitigation strategies to support long-term peace, stability and over…
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 7682, Sudan Democratic Transition, Accountability, and Fiscal Transparency Act of 2020
Sep 30, 2020As ordered reported by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on July 29, 2020
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Cosponsors (12)
11 Democrats1 Republican