A bill to repeal certain Acts that impose sanctions upon Syria.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to remove existing sanctions imposed on Syria. Specifically, it aims to repeal the Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003 and the Syria Human Rights Accountability Act of 2012. By repealing these acts, the bill would eliminate the legal basis for the current sanctions regime against the Syrian government and its entities.
Key provisions
- Repeals the Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003.
- Repeals the Syria Human Rights Accountability Act of 2012.
- Eliminates sanctions imposed on Syria under these acts.
- Removes legal authority for certain economic and financial restrictions.
- Aims to reduce restrictions on trade and financial transactions with Syria.
Who is affected
- The Syrian government and its entities
- U.S. individuals and businesses subject to sanctions related to Syria
- Syria
Notable changes
- Removal of sanctions currently in place.
- Potential impact on trade and investment relationships with Syria.
- Reversal of previous sanctions legislation.
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Cosponsors
Markwayne Mullin
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