Bills · HR 8301
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 8301International Affairs
RSF Terrorist Designation Act
This bill directs the U.S. government to determine if a powerful military group in Sudan should be labeled as terrorists, which would block their money and ban their members from entering the United States.AI-written
INTRO APR 15· LAST ACTION APR 15
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AI-writtenRequires the U.S. government to decide within 90 days if Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces are a terrorist organization, triggering financial freezes and travel bans to cut off their resources.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThe conflict in Sudan has caused a massive humanitarian crisis, and the RSF has been accused of widespread human rights abuses. By considering a terrorist designation, the U.S. is looking for ways to stop the group's ability to fund its war efforts. If this becomes law, it forces the U.S. government to take a hard public stance on the group rather than remaining neutral.
For voters, this bill represents a choice about how the U.S. uses its financial power to influence foreign wars. Without this law, the government can choose to delay a decision on the RSF indefinitely; with this law, they must make a public determination and provide a detailed report on who is helping the group stay in power.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Mandates a 90-day review of the RSF's status as a terrorist organization.
It forces the executive branch to act quickly rather than letting the issue sit undecided for years.
PROVISION 02
Requires the immediate freezing of RSF assets and property in the U.S. if designated.
This hits the group's finances directly, making it harder for them to buy weapons or pay fighters.
PROVISION 03
Revokes U.S. visas and bars entry for any RSF-affiliated individuals.
It restricts the movement of the group's leaders and prevents them from using the U.S. as a safe haven.
PROVISION 04
Protects the delivery of food, medicine, and humanitarian aid from sanctions.
It ensures that the effort to punish a military group doesn't accidentally cause more starvation or death among civilians.
PROVISION 05
Demands a report on which foreign countries and entities are providing support to the RSF.
It brings transparency to the conflict by naming the international players who are keeping the war going.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 15
Introduced in House
APR 15
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 8301
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 15, 2026
Last actionApr 15, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 15, 2026
House BillHR 8301International Affairs
RSF Terrorist Designation Act
This bill directs the U.S. government to determine if a powerful military group in Sudan should be labeled as terrorists, which would block their money and ban their members from entering the United States.AI-written
INTRODUCED APR 15, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 15, 2026
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COSPONSORS
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