S.Amdt. 3637

This amendment, submitted by Mrs. Shaheen, proposes to add a new subtitle called the Syria Support Act of 2025 to bill S. 2296. Its purpose is to establish a formal United States policy to support the recovery of Syria and the aspirations of its people for a democratic and peaceful future.

The amendment aims to add the following to the bill:

Policy and Authorizations

• It sets a policy to engage with Syrian authorities to counter ISIS, prevent the return of Russia and Iran, and combat illicit financial transactions.
• It authorizes the President to provide humanitarian and recovery assistance to Syrian refugees and displaced persons.
• It authorizes the Secretary of State to fund the rehabilitation of border crossings and combat weapons trafficking.
• It authorizes the Secretary of Defense to provide training and support to the Government of Syria to fight ISIS.

Funding and Oversight

• It establishes the Syria Stabilization and Recovery Fund, authorizing $50,000,000 for fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028 to support governance, economic stability, and human rights accountability.
• It requires several reports to Congress, including details on:
  • The progress of Syria's transition.
  • The impact of any U.S. assistance cuts since January 2025.
  • Strategies for engagement with Syrian authorities and the security of the U.S. mission in Damascus.
  • Efforts to hold those responsible for war crimes and atrocities accountable.

Security and Counterterrorism

• It requires a joint strategy to ensure the enduring defeat of ISIS, which includes a plan for the long-term disposition of ISIS detainees and a coordinator within the executive branch to manage these efforts.
• It extends reporting requirements regarding ISIS-related detainee and displacement camps through January 2029.