Sudan is currently experiencing what many experts call the world's largest humanitarian crisis, with over 14 million people forced to leave their homes and 34 million needing urgent help. Because this is a resolution, it doesn't create new laws or spend money directly, but it sets the official U.S. stance on the conflict.

If this becomes a priority, it could lead to tougher sanctions on the people funding the war and more pressure on the warring generals to stop fighting. Without this kind of international attention, the war is likely to continue spreading, potentially destabilizing neighboring countries and leading to even more deaths from violence and famine.