Bill would repeal two long-standing US sanctions laws on Syria

Placed on the calendarS. 3172Latest action Jul 27, 2026

Sponsor: Jeanne Shaheen · Senator · NH

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Official title: A bill to repeal certain Acts that impose sanctions upon Syria.

119th Congress

Topics: Security & foreign affairs

Introduced: November 10, 2025

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S 3172 would repeal two US laws that imposed sanctions and reporting rules on Syria over terrorism, weapons, and rights abuses.

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What does this do?

S 3172 would cancel the Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003 and the Syria Human Rights Accountability Act of 2012. These laws imposed sanctions and reporting requirements on Syria for supporting terrorism, interfering in Lebanon, weapons programs, and human rights abuses. Repealing them would remove the legal basis for many specific Syria-related sanctions, though other sanctions authorities could still apply.

Who does it affect?

The bill affects US foreign policy toward Syria and American businesses, banks, and humanitarian groups that navigate Syria sanctions rules. It also affects Syrian individuals and entities currently restricted from US financial or trade dealings, and Congress, State Department, and Treasury officials who oversee sanctions.

Why does it matter?

Removing these laws would eliminate specific legal sanctions and reporting requirements tied to conditions that existed before recent political changes in Syria. Other US sanctions authorities and executive orders may remain in effect separately.

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IntroducedNov 10, 2025
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Senate voteYou are here · Jul 27, 2026
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Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.

Latest action: July 27, 2026 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 501.

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Newest of these articles: Jun 18, 2026

upi.com
Center
Senate committee advances bill to repeal Assad-era sanctions on Syria
Jun 18, 2026
“The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has advanced legislation to repeal decades-old sanctions imposed on Syria.” — upi.com
hurriyetdailynews.com
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US Congress ends Assad-era Syria sanctions
Dec 18, 2025
“The U.S. Congress on Dec. 17 permanently ended sanctions imposed on Syria under ousted leader Bashar al-Assad, paving the way for the return of investment to th...” — hurriyetdailynews.com
israelnationalnews.com
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US Congress permanently ends Syria sanctions
Dec 18, 2025
“US Congress votes to permanently lift sanctions on Syria, ending the Caesar Act and opening investment channels under new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.” — israelnationalnews.com
al-monitor.com
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US Congress ends Syria sanctions
Dec 17, 2025
“The US Congress on Wednesday permanently ended sanctions imposed on Syria under ousted leader Bashar al-Assad, paving the way for the return of investment to th...” — al-monitor.com
france24.com
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US Congress ends Assad-era Syria sanctions, opening door to investment
Dec 17, 2025
“The US Congress has voted to permanently repeal sweeping sanctions imposed on Syria under former leader Bashar al-Assad, clearing the way for foreign investment...” — france24.com

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