Bill · H.Res. 479· House(119-HRES-479)

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the urgent need to appoint a Special Envoy for Sudan to address the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis and to advance United States national security interests.

Age: 73 years

New Jersey

Introduced: 6/5/2025
Last activity: 6/5/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsored by: Christopher Smith
Cosponsors: - 6 - 3

International Affairs

Introduced
In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the urgent need to appoint a Special Envoy for Sudan. The conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces has caused a massive humanitarian and displacement crisis. The House urges the President to appoint a Special Envoy to lead diplomatic efforts to end the conflict and secure humanitarian access. Additionally, it calls on the Department of State to make Sudan a strategic priority for peacebuilding and stabilization. The resolution emphasizes that resolving this conflict is essential for protecting human rights and United States national security interests.

Yes

Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+7
The resolution urges the appointment of a Special Envoy to lead high-level diplomatic efforts.
Does this send more money or help to other countries?+5
The resolution calls for robust humanitarian assistance and strategic engagement in Sudan.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+4
The resolution emphasizes coordination with regional and multilateral stakeholders.