Recognizing Positive Actions by the Government of Sudan and Providing for the Revocation of Certain Sudan-Related Sanctions
Revokes Sudan Sanctions and Directs U.S. Agencies to Monitor Progress
What it does
Federal agencies must assess and report whether Sudan has sustained positive actions and, if so, implement revocations and waivers of certain Sudan-related sanctions.
Real-world impact
- Could lift some U.S. sanctions on Sudan if Sudan sustains positive actions.
- May allow new licenses for trade and financial transactions with Sudan.
- Requires annual public reports and shifts visa/entry denial decisions to homeland security.
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Summary
This order recognizes recent positive steps by the Government of Sudan and lays out how the United States will respond. It revokes parts of prior Sudan-related executive orders and waives certain statutory restrictions, effective July 12, 2017 if Sudan keeps up its improvements.
The order affects U.S. departments involved in sanctions, trade, intelligence, and foreign assistance, and it could allow licenses and reduced restrictions on transactions with Sudan. It also requires regular public reports on Sudan’s conduct and assigns who makes certain entry or visa decisions.
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