🇺🇸 Project Name: Syria Sanctions Accountability Act
On July 23, Republican Congressman Michael Lawler introduced a bill to amend—rather than fully lift—the Caesar sanctions on Syria, in response to the violence in Suwayda. The bill passed the Financial Services Committee with 31 votes to 23 and now awaits a full vote in both the House and Senate.
✍️ Key Provisions:
Extends the partial sanctions waiver issued in May 2024 from 180 days to two years.
Allows for full sanctions removal if the Syrian government complies with humanitarian and governance conditions for two consecutive years.
Requires periodic reports to Congress on exemptions granted to the Syrian Central Bank.
Sets criteria for lifting sanctions, including:
Halting airstrikes on civilians.
Ensuring unhindered humanitarian aid access.
Releasing political prisoners.
Combating Captagon trafficking.
Protecting religious minorities.
The “Syria Sanctions Accountability Act” seeks to extend and reform Caesar Act sanctions for an additional two years, with the possibility of full removal contingent on Syria’s adherence to human rights and governance standards. The bill includes strict oversight mechanisms and aims to balance political pressure with humanitarian relief.
🕊️ Project Name: Repeal of the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act
On July 12, 2025, Republican Congressman Joe Wilson, backed by ten other lawmakers (six Republicans and four Democrats), introduced a bill to repeal the Caesar Act entirely.
✍️ Key Provisions:
Fully repeals the Caesar Act, including all economic sanctions on Syria.
Aims to facilitate reconstruction and attract foreign investment.
Argues that sanctions harm Syrian civilians more than the regime.
Aligns with the Trump administration’s support for Syria’s new government led by Ahmad al-Shar’a.
The “Repeal of the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act” calls for lifting all sanctions imposed under the Caesar Act, asserting that continued sanctions obstruct reconstruction efforts and worsen civilian suffering. The bill seeks to open Syria to foreign investment and promote political stability.
Moumin sawady

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