US HB4169 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress


Status

May 7 2012 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Sudan Peace, Security, and Accountability Act of 2012 - Directs the President to develop and transmit to Congress a comprehensive strategy to end serious human rights violations in Sudan and promote a comprehensive peace and democratic reform strategy. Requires the strategy to include an interagency framework to plan, coordinate, and review the diplomatic, economic, intelligence, and military actions and capabilities of U.S. policy regarding Sudan. Directs the President to impose specified visa, development assistance, security assistance, property, credit, financial assistance, export, cultural, or scientific sanctions on any person or government that: (1) supported or assisted Sudan in the commission of serious human rights violations in Sudan, including by selling, leasing, or otherwise transferring military equipment to Sudan or providing property, goods, technology, services, or other support in the amount of $500,000 or more that directly and significantly contributes to Sudan committing or assisting in the commission of serious human rights violations; (2) is interfering or has interfered with the delivery of humanitarian aid to Sudan; (3) is impeding the peace process or threatening the stability of any part of Sudan or the region; or (4) failed to execute an International Criminal Court arrest warrant against any Sudanese official if such person or government had the jurisdictional authority to execute the warrant and failed to make the arrest without reasonable justification. Prohibits the imposition of sanctions or other prohibitions on any government or person that is: (1) acting on behalf of the government of South Sudan in connection with the shipment or payment for oil from South Sudan or the advancement of peace between Sudan and South Sudan, or (2) providing humanitarian aid to Sudan. Amends: (1) the Comprehensive Peace in Sudan Act of 2004 to make its asset and visa sanctions applicable to Sudan, and (2) the Darfur Peace and Accountability Act of 2006 to impose such sanctions on Janjaweed commanders and coordinators threatening peace and stability in Sudan. Terminates sanctions upon certification by the President that specified conditions have been met.

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Title

Sudan Peace, Security, and Accountability Act of 2012

Sponsors

Rep McGovern, James P.Rep Bass, KarenRep Berman, Howard L.Rep Bishop, Sanford D., Jr.
Rep Bonamici, SuzanneRep Boswell, Leonard L.Rep Brown, CorrineRep Buerkle, Ann Marie
Rep Calvert, KenRep Capps, LoisRep Capuano, Michael E.Rep Carnahan, Russ
Rep Carson, AndreRep Cicilline, David N.Rep Clarke, Yvette D.Rep Clay, Wm. Lacy
Rep Cleaver, EmanuelRep Connolly, Gerald E. "Gerry"Rep Conyers, John, Jr.Rep Courtney, Joe
Rep Critz, Mark S.Rep Crowley, JosephRep DeFazio, Peter A.Rep DeLauro, Rosa L.
Rep Deutch, Theodore E.Rep Doggett, LloydRep Dold, Robert J.Rep Doyle, Michael F.
Rep Edwards, Donna F.Rep Engel, Eliot L.Rep Farr, SamRep Filner, Bob
Rep Fortenberry, JeffRep Gonzalez, Charles A.Rep Green, AlRep Grijalva, Raul M.
Rep Hahn, JaniceRep Hastings, Alcee L.Rep Himes, James A.Rep Hirono, Mazie K.
Rep Holt, Rush D.Rep Honda, Michael M.Rep Huelskamp, TimRep Israel, Steve
Rep Jackson-Lee, SheilaRep Jackson, Jesse L., Jr.Rep Johnson, Eddie BerniceRep Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr.
Rep Kaptur, MarcyRep Keating, William R.Rep Larson, John B.Rep Lee, Barbara
Rep Lewis, JohnRep Lungren, Daniel E.Rep Maloney, Carolyn B.Rep Marino, Tom
Rep Markey, Edward J.Rep McCaul, Michael T.Rep McCollum, BettyRep McDermott, Jim
Rep McIntyre, MikeRep Michaud, Michael H.Rep Miller, BradRep Miller, George
Rep Moore, GwenRep Moran, James P.Rep Murphy, Christopher S.Rep Murphy, Tim
Rep Myrick, Sue WilkinsRep Napolitano, Grace F.Rep Olver, John W.Rep Pastor, Ed
Rep Perlmutter, EdRep Pingree, ChellieRep Pitts, Joseph R.Rep Polis, Jared
Rep Price, David E.Rep Rangel, Charles B.Rep Richardson, LauraRep Rothman, Steven R.
Rep Royce, Edward R.Rep Rush, Bobby L.Rep Schakowsky, Janice D.Rep Schock, Aaron
Rep Schwartz, Allyson Y.Rep Sherman, BradRep Sires, AlbioRep Slaughter, Louise McIntosh
Rep Smith, AdamRep Smith, Christopher H.Rep Stark, Fortney PeteRep Tierney, John F.
Rep Towns, EdolphusRep Tsongas, NikiRep Turner, Robert L.Rep Van Hollen, Chris
Rep Waters, MaxineRep Waxman, Henry A.Rep Welch, PeterRep Wolf, Frank R.
Rep Woolsey, Lynn C.

History

DateChamberAction
2012-05-07HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
2012-04-26HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
2012-04-26HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on International Monetary Policy and Trade.
2012-03-14HouseCommittee on Foreign Relations. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-473.
2012-03-08HouseReferred to House Judiciary
2012-03-08HouseReferred to House Oversight and Government Reform
2012-03-08HouseReferred to House Financial Services
2012-03-08HouseReferred to House Foreign Affairs
2012-03-08HouseReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Oversight and Government Reform, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Subjects

Accounting and auditing
Africa
Arms control and nonproliferation
Aviation and airports
Bank accounts, deposits, capital
China
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Cultural exchanges and relations
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Ethiopia
Europe
European Union
Foreign aid and international relief
Foreign and international banking
Foreign loans and debt
Human rights
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
International affairs
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military operations and strategy
Oil and gas
Political movements and philosophies
Public contracts and procurement
Qatar
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Russia
Sanctions
South Sudan
Sudan
Trade restrictions
Turkey
United Nations
Visas and passports
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

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