Syria: Repeal of Sanctions Law
This bill is in the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations for review. It has not moved since June 18, 2025. The committee members must decide whether to hold a vote on the bill before it can proceed further.
While the bill has bipartisan sponsors, repealing major human rights sanctions is usually very controversial and faces strong opposition from many in both parties.
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If sanctions are lifted, U.S. companies involved in construction, energy, and reconstruction work could pursue new business opportunities in Syria that are currently blocked by penalties under the Caesar Act. This effect depends on the bill actually becoming law, which is uncertain since it just entered committee review.
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Syria's government welcomed the final lifting of the Caesar Act sanctions. President Trump signed the repeal as part of the annual defense bill after previously lifting penalties by executive order. The move aims to allow for economic recovery following the fall of the Assad regime.
The US Senate voted to repeal the sweeping Caesar Act sanctions on Syria, sending the measure to President Trump's desk. The provision was included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, marking a major shift in U.S. policy toward the new Syrian government.
In a landmark move, Congress voted to repeal the Caesar Act, removing stringent sanctions that isolated the Syrian economy. Lawmakers Jeanne Shaheen and Joe Wilson framed the repeal as a national security imperative to support Syria's recovery and prevent influence from adversaries.
No votes recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
A bill to repeal the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019.
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