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Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-52| Senate 
| Updated: 3/11/2020
James E. Risch

James E. Risch

Republican Senator

Idaho

Cosponsors (3)
Todd Young (Republican)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)

Foreign Relations 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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Timeline
Jan 8, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jan 8, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 3, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-31
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Mar 11, 2020
Committee on Foreign Relations. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-241.
  • January 8, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 8, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • June 3, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-31
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • March 11, 2020
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-241.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 116-31: Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019
  • S 116-1: Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act of 2019
  • S 116-1790: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
  • 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 CongressS-52| Senate 
| Updated: 3/11/2020
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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Timeline
Jan 8, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jan 8, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 3, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-31
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Mar 11, 2020
Committee on Foreign Relations. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-241.
  • January 8, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 8, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • June 3, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-31
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • March 11, 2020
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-241.
James E. Risch

James E. Risch

Republican Senator

Idaho

Cosponsors (3)
Todd Young (Republican)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 116-31: Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019
  • S 116-1: Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act of 2019
  • S 116-1790: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
  • 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