Supporting Syrian Civilians Act (Caesar Act 2.0)

Where This Stands

Introduced

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The Frame

What this does

The bill significantly increases the scope of economic pressure on the Syrian government and its international partners, while authorizing $90 million in new federal spending for humanitarian aid and anti-trafficking operations in the region.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Syrian refugees

The bill authorizes $50 million in support funds and establishes a policy against their forced return.

Syria Civil Defense (White Helmets)

The bill authorizes $10 million in new Economic Support Funds for this organization.

Syria Arab Airlines and Cham Wings

These entities are explicitly added to the list of potential targets for U.S. sanctions.

Financial institutions

The bill requires the government to explain sanctions liability to these institutions regarding their dealings with Syria.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill expands U.S. sanctions against the Syrian government and its supporters, mandates new reporting on foreign normalization efforts, and authorizes $90 million in additional funding for humanitarian and stabilization efforts in Syria. It also requires the U.S. government to prioritize the release of detained Americans and the repatriation of remains of U.S. citizens killed in Syria.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The bill significantly increases the scope of economic pressure on the Syrian government and its international partners, while authorizing $90 million in new federal spending for humanitarian aid and anti-trafficking operations in the region.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'Caesar Act 2.0'?

It is a legislative proposal to strengthen existing U.S. sanctions against the Syrian government and its international supporters, while providing new humanitarian and stabilization funding.

Does this bill change how the U.S. handles Syrian refugees?

The bill states a policy against the forced return of refugees and authorizes $50 million to support Syrian refugees and their host communities.

What is Captagon and why is it mentioned?

is an illicit drug; the bill authorizes $10 million to counter its production and trafficking, which the bill identifies as being carried out by the Assad regime and Hezbollah.

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Connected Entities

organizationSecretary of State“Responsible for determining sanctions against individuals and entities.”Map →

personAustin Tice“An American journalist missing since 2011.”Map →

organizationUnited Nations“The Act addresses manipulation of the UN by the Assad regime.”Map →

personBashar al-Assad“The primary target of the Act's sanctions.”Map →

organizationSenate“The legislative body introducing the bill.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Foreign Relations“The committee responsible for reviewing the bill.”Map →

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