Assistance to the Government of Sudan by international financial institutions

(a) Restrictions Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), the Secretary of the Treasury shall instruct the United States Executive Director or the appropriate head of the respective international financial institutions— (1) to use the voice and vote of the United States in those institutions to oppose any loan or extension of financial or technical assistance for debt relief and long-term development and reconstruction efforts to the Government of Sudan; and (2) to work with other key donor countries to develop a coordinated policy for lending to the Government of Sudan in a post-conflict scenario, including firm benchmarks and preconditions for lending. (b) National security waiver The President may waive application of subsection (a) if the President determines such a waiver is in the national security interest of the United States. (c) Exception for lifesaving humanitarian projects that directly support basic human needs The advocacy otherwise required under subsection (a)(1) shall not apply to a specific loan or extension of financial assistance that has the sole purpose of supporting lifesaving humanitarian projects that directly support basic human needs, including emergency food, shelter, health, water, sanitation, and hygiene.