Bill · H.R. 8610· House(119-HR-8610)
Sudan Waiver Report Reduction Act
- Introduced
- 4/30/2026
- Last activity
- 4/30/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Pat Fallon
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the Sudan Waiver Report Reduction Act, proposes an amendment to the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007. It aims to change how procurement waivers granted by the President are handled. Specifically, it would require the head of the executive agency involved to submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees. This report must be submitted within 30 days after the President grants a waiver.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill mandates that agency heads report procurement waivers to congressional committees within 30 days.
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+1
The bill increases transparency regarding procurement waivers related to the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Increased Oversight: By requiring the head of the executive agency to submit a report to congressional committees after a waiver is granted, the bill introduces a reporting requirement. This could provide more information regarding procurement waivers made by the President (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+1
- 4/30/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
James WalkinshawDemocrat · Virginia