Sen. Shaheen Leads Bipartisan Push to Repeal Major Sanctions Against Syria
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced and sent to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Bipartisan support is a strong start, but repealing human rights related sanctions usually faces intense debate in the full Senate.
Repealing Syria sanctions would remove legal barriers that currently prevent American businesses from trading with or investing in Syria. Small businesses in sectors like agriculture, construction, and technology could gain access to a new market, though the practical benefits depend on Syria's economic stability and whether other sanctions (like those under the Caesar Act, which this bill does not repeal) remain in place.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
A new bill to repeal the 2003 'Syria Accountability' and 2012 'Syria Accountability for Human Rights Violations' acts was unveiled in Washington. Sponsored by a bipartisan group including Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Joni Ernst, the bill aims to finalize the lifting of decades-old restrictions.
Senators Jeanne Shaheen, Markwayne Mullin, and Joni Ernst have introduced S. 3172 to repeal sanctions frameworks established in 2003 and 2012. The move follows a shift in U.S. policy toward Syria's transitional leadership after the fall of the Assad regime.
The FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act takes a significant step towards the full removal of sanctions on Syria by repealing the Caesar Act. This follows the historic November 10, 2025, meeting between President Trump and Syrian transitional leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
A bill to repeal certain Acts that impose sanctions upon Syria.
Analysis generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.