H.R. 8610 amends the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 to require federal agencies to report to Congress whenever the President grants a waiver that exempts companies from Sudan-related procurement restrictions. Under the bill, agency heads must submit these reports to the appropriate congressional committees within 30 days of any waiver being granted. The legislation affects the executive branch agencies responsible for federal procurement and contracting decisions related to Sudan. The bill does not specify any funding and establishes a straightforward 30-day reporting timeline for notification after each waiver is issued. This measure increases congressional oversight of presidential waiver decisions under existing Sudan sanctions law.
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