Legislative status and committee path

S 4726, the PEACE in Sudan Act, is currently active in the 119th Congress. The bill was introduced on June 9, 2026, by Senator James E. Risch (R-ID) and was immediately referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.

Following committee review, the bill was ordered to be reported favorably on June 17, 2026, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. On July 27, 2026, the committee officially reported the bill, and it was subsequently placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders as Calendar No. 519.

Scope and policy focus

The legislation is categorized under the policy area of Finance and Financial Sector, with broader implications for International Affairs. The bill’s text, which spans 51 sections, includes provisions that would require various federal departments to engage in reporting and strategic planning regarding the situation in Sudan.

Key administrative responsibilities identified in the bill text include:

  • Department of State: The Secretary of State is the most frequently cited official, appearing in 17 sections of the bill, with specific mandates to submit reports to Congress.

  • Other Agencies: The bill also outlines responsibilities for the Secretaries of Commerce and Defense, among others.

  • Humanitarian Considerations: The text includes provisions for supporting lifesaving humanitarian projects, specifically addressing needs such as emergency food, shelter, health, water, sanitation, and hygiene.

Bipartisan sponsorship

The bill is sponsored by Senator Risch and currently maintains a bipartisan group of four cosponsors:

  • Senator Christopher A. Coons (D-DE)

  • Senator John Cornyn (R-TX)

  • Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)

  • Senator Cory A. Booker (D-NJ)

Research and data context

LawLinter’s analysis of the bill highlights several sectors that intersect with the proposed legislation. These matches are based on text analysis and do not imply direct regulatory impact but indicate the breadth of the bill's focus:

  • Finance and Banking: The bill contains language instructing the U.S. Executive Director or heads of international financial institutions regarding policy and financial engagement.

  • Defense and Agriculture: The text includes references to the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Agriculture, reflecting the multifaceted approach to the crisis.

  • Statutory References: The bill references several U.S. Code sections, including 50 U.S.C. 1701 (related to international emergency economic powers) and 8 U.S.C. 1101 (related to immigration and definitions).

Spending and award context

While the bill itself is a legislative proposal, LawLinter provides historical context regarding federal spending associated with the agencies named in the bill. This data represents general agency activity and is not a projection of fiscal impact for S 4726:

  • Department of Defense: Linked to $226.6 billion in sampled historical awards.

  • Department of State: Linked to $6.5 billion in sampled historical awards.

  • Department of Commerce: Linked to $5.0 billion in sampled historical awards.

These figures are provided as public award context and do not constitute a CBO cost estimate or a record of spending caused by this specific legislation.