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Proposed Ban on Arms Sales to Countries Supporting Sudan Conflict

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6141

June 24, 2026

Defense Policy Foreign Affairs Sudan Arms Export Control

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The Frame

What this does

This amendment would restrict U.S. military exports to specific foreign nations involved in the Sudanese conflict, impacting U.S. defense trade policy and international relations.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Rapid Support Forces

The amendment targets countries providing them with military support, potentially limiting their access to U.S.-sourced equipment.

Sudanese Armed Forces

The amendment targets countries providing them with military support, potentially limiting their access to U.S.-sourced equipment.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Senator Van Hollen has introduced an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill that would prohibit the U.S. from selling or transferring to any country found to be providing military support to the Rapid Support Forces or the Sudanese Armed Forces. The amendment includes a provision allowing the President to waive this ban if it is deemed vital to U.S. national interests.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this amendment do?

It seeks to block U.S. military equipment sales to countries that provide resources or materiel to the warring parties in Sudan.

Can the President bypass this ban?

Yes, the President can issue a waiver on a case-by-case basis if they determine it is vital to U.S. national interests, provided they notify Congress within 15 days.

Why It Matters

This amendment would restrict U.S. military exports to specific foreign nations involved in the Sudanese conflict, impacting U.S. defense trade policy and international relations.

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Connected Entities

personVan Hollen, Mr.“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

organizationRapid Support Forces“A party in the Sudanese conflict.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Defense“Agency overseeing military activities.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Energy“Agency overseeing defense activities.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Foreign Affairs“House committee defined as an appropriate congressional committee.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Foreign Relations“Senate committee defined as an appropriate congressional committee.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Appropriations“House and Senate committees defined as appropriate congressional committees.”Map →

organizationSudanese Armed Forces“A party in the Sudanese conflict.”Map →

Sources

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