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HR 8301

To direct the Secretary of State to conduct a comprehensive review of whether to designate the Rapid Support Forces of Sudan as a specially designated global terrorist organization.

119th Congress Introduced by Jonathan Jackson and 2 co-sponsors

directs a formal State Department review to decide if Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces should be designated a Specially Designated Global Terrorist organization, triggering potential s

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Bill Summary · HR 8301

Summary of HR 8301 (119th Congress)

Title

To direct the Secretary of State to conduct a comprehensive review of whether to designate the Rapid Support Forces of Sudan as a specially designated global terrorist organization.

Purpose and intent

  • The bill directs the Secretary of State to undertake a comprehensive review to determine whether the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of Sudan should be designated as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) organization.
  • The underlying intent is to assess and potentially impose the sanctions and prohibitions that accompany SDGT designation on the RSF in order to address concerns about terrorism, global security, and human rights-related activities associated with the RSF.

Key provisions and changes (as described)

  • Requirement for a formal review by the Secretary of State:
    • A thorough assessment of the RSF’s activities, leadership, support networks, and international involvement.
    • Evaluation of whether RSF meets criteria for SDGT designation under U.S. sanctions law.
  • Possible designation outcome:
    • If the review supports designation, the Secretary would implement SDGT designation for the RSF, triggering related sanctions and regulatory restrictions.
    • If the review does not support designation, no SDGT designation would be imposed (though the review itself would have been completed and documented).
  • Scope and considerations:
    • The review would consider RSF’s involvement in violent actions, support of terrorism, or threats to peace and security in Sudan and broader regions.
    • Potentially assess ties to individuals, networks, or entities that could be added to sanctions lists or subject to financial/visa prohibitions.

Who or what would be affected

  • The RSF (Rapid Support Forces) as an organization and its leadership, affiliates, and financial networks.
  • U.S. entities and individuals interacting with the RSF could face sanctions-related restrictions if designation occurs (e.g., prohibitions on U.S. financial transactions, freezes on assets, and travel/visa implications for designated individuals).
  • Broader U.S. policy and sanctions programs related to Sudan and non-state armed groups, potentially influencing allied and partner actions.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: Introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
  • Action history:
    • Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on the Judiciary for consideration of provisions falling within their jurisdictions.
    • No floor passage or final passage date indicated in the provided history.
  • Sponsors:
    • Primary sponsor(s) and co-sponsors include Gregory Meeks, Sara Jacobs, and Jonathan Jackson.
  • Timeline specifics are not provided in the summary; implementation would depend on committee action and potential subsequent floor consideration.

Notes

  • The bill does not itself impose sanctions or designate the RSF; rather, it mandates a formal review by the Secretary of State to determine whether SDGT designation is warranted.
  • The outcome of the review could lead to SDGT designation and corresponding sanctions if the criteria are met, or no designation if the criteria are not met.

If you’d like, I can compare this bill to existing SDGT designation processes or outline the typical factors federal policymakers consider when making such designation determinations.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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