Strengthening Syria Sanctions, Countering Normalization, and Protecting Civilians.
This bill significantly tightens economic sanctions against the Bashar al-Assad regime by expanding the scope of sanctionable activities, including the diversion of humanitarian aid and property theft. It formalizes US policy against recognizing the regime, extends the existing Caesar Act until 2028, and authorizes increased funding for humanitarian assistance in non-regime-controlled areas of Syria and for Syrian refugees.
Key points
Expanded Sanctions: Imposes new mandatory sanctions on individuals and entities involved in supporting the Assad regime, including those who steal food, medicine, or humanitarian supplies intended for the Syrian people.
Humanitarian Focus: Authorizes millions in funds for stabilization efforts in northwest Syria (outside regime control) and for supporting Syrian refugees and host communities, while opposing forced returns.
Accountability and Hostages: Requires regular reports on efforts to secure the release of unjustly detained US citizens (like Austin Tice) and repatriate the remains of Americans killed in Syria.
Countering Drug Trade: Allocates funds specifically to combat the production and trafficking of Captagon, often linked to the Assad regime and Hezbollah.
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