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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.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-06-05
Introduced
9
Cosponsors
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Christopher H. Smith
Christopher H. Smith
Republican · NJ · Representative
Votes with party: 95.8% (648 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (9)

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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

2025-06-05

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Plain-English Summary

The House is calling for the appointment of a special envoy dedicated to handling the Sudan conflict and the serious humanitarian crisis happening there. This envoy would work to protect American interests while helping address the violence and suffering affecting millions of Sudanese people. The proposal has been sent to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs for consideration.

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