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Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-31| House 
| Updated: 6/3/2019
Eliot L. Engel

Eliot L. Engel

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (57)
Chris Stewart (Republican)Steve Chabot (Republican)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Mark Meadows (Republican)Nita M. Lowey (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Steve Stivers (Republican)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Bill Foster (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)J. French Hill (Republican)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Andy Barr (Republican)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Will Hurd (Republican)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Peter J. Visclosky (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)William R. Keating (Democratic)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)Grace Meng (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Francis Rooney (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee, Financial Services Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 This bill establishes additional sanctions and financial restrictions on institutions and individuals related to the conflict in Syria. The Department of the Treasury shall determine whether the Central Bank of Syria is a financial institution of primary money laundering concern. If so, Treasury shall impose one or more special measures, such as requiring domestic financial institutions to maintain additional records on transactions involving the bank. The President shall impose sanctions on foreign persons that (1) provide significant support or engage in a significant transaction with the Syrian government or those acting on behalf of Syria, Russia, or Iran; or (2) are knowingly responsible for serious human rights abuses against the Syrian people. The bill also imposes sanctions on those that knowingly provide various goods or services to Syria, such as aircraft for the military, technology for the government's domestic petroleum production, items on the U.S. Munitions List, and items that the President believes are being used to commit human rights abuses against the Syrian people. The sanctions include blocking of financial transactions and barring of entry into the United States. Such sanctions shall not apply to activities related to providing humanitarian aid or supporting democratic institutions in Syria. The President may suspend the sanctions under certain conditions, including if it is in the United States' national security interests. The Department of State is authorized to assist entities that are conducting criminal investigations and gathering evidence to prosecute those responsible for war crimes in Syria.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-1677
Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2018
Jan 3, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 22, 2019
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jan 22, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H970-974)
Jan 22, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 31.
Jan 22, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H970-971)
Jan 22, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H970-971)
Jan 22, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 23, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 22, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jun 3, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jun 3, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 107.
Mar 11, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-52
Committee on Foreign Relations. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-241.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-1677
    Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2018


  • January 3, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • January 22, 2019
    Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • January 22, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H970-974)


  • January 22, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 31.


  • January 22, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H970-971)


  • January 22, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H970-971)


  • January 22, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 23, 2019
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • May 22, 2019
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • June 3, 2019
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • June 3, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 107.


  • March 11, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-52
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-241.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 116-52: Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019
  • S 116-1: Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act of 2019
  • HR 116-336: Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act of 2019
Arms control and nonproliferationAviation and airportsChemical and biological weaponsConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEvidence and witnessesForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international bankingForeign propertyFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth facilities and institutionsHuman rightsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational organizations and cooperationIranMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary operations and strategyNuclear weaponsOil and gasReconstruction and stabilizationRefugees, asylum, displaced personsRule of law and government transparencyRussiaSanctionsSyriaTechnology transfer and commercializationTerrorismTrade restrictionsUnited NationsVisas and passportsWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-31| House 
| Updated: 6/3/2019
Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 This bill establishes additional sanctions and financial restrictions on institutions and individuals related to the conflict in Syria. The Department of the Treasury shall determine whether the Central Bank of Syria is a financial institution of primary money laundering concern. If so, Treasury shall impose one or more special measures, such as requiring domestic financial institutions to maintain additional records on transactions involving the bank. The President shall impose sanctions on foreign persons that (1) provide significant support or engage in a significant transaction with the Syrian government or those acting on behalf of Syria, Russia, or Iran; or (2) are knowingly responsible for serious human rights abuses against the Syrian people. The bill also imposes sanctions on those that knowingly provide various goods or services to Syria, such as aircraft for the military, technology for the government's domestic petroleum production, items on the U.S. Munitions List, and items that the President believes are being used to commit human rights abuses against the Syrian people. The sanctions include blocking of financial transactions and barring of entry into the United States. Such sanctions shall not apply to activities related to providing humanitarian aid or supporting democratic institutions in Syria. The President may suspend the sanctions under certain conditions, including if it is in the United States' national security interests. The Department of State is authorized to assist entities that are conducting criminal investigations and gathering evidence to prosecute those responsible for war crimes in Syria.

Bill Text Versions

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4 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-1677
Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2018
Jan 3, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 22, 2019
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jan 22, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H970-974)
Jan 22, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 31.
Jan 22, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H970-971)
Jan 22, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H970-971)
Jan 22, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 23, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 22, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jun 3, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jun 3, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 107.
Mar 11, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-52
Committee on Foreign Relations. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-241.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-1677
    Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2018


  • January 3, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • January 22, 2019
    Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • January 22, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H970-974)


  • January 22, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 31.


  • January 22, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H970-971)


  • January 22, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H970-971)


  • January 22, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 23, 2019
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • May 22, 2019
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • June 3, 2019
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • June 3, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 107.


  • March 11, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-52
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-241.
Eliot L. Engel

Eliot L. Engel

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (57)
Chris Stewart (Republican)Steve Chabot (Republican)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Mark Meadows (Republican)Nita M. Lowey (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Steve Stivers (Republican)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Bill Foster (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)J. French Hill (Republican)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Andy Barr (Republican)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Will Hurd (Republican)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Peter J. Visclosky (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)William R. Keating (Democratic)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)Grace Meng (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Francis Rooney (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee, Financial Services Committee, Judiciary Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 116-52: Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019
  • S 116-1: Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act of 2019
  • HR 116-336: Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Arms control and nonproliferationAviation and airportsChemical and biological weaponsConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEvidence and witnessesForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international bankingForeign propertyFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth facilities and institutionsHuman rightsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational organizations and cooperationIranMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary operations and strategyNuclear weaponsOil and gasReconstruction and stabilizationRefugees, asylum, displaced personsRule of law and government transparencyRussiaSanctionsSyriaTechnology transfer and commercializationTerrorismTrade restrictionsUnited NationsVisas and passportsWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity