To require the President or his designee to certify whether the Government of Syria is meeting certain conditions following repeal of the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019.

SA 3899 is an amendment proposed by Mr. Graham and Mr. Van Hollen to be added to the end of section 6211 of division E of bill S. 2296. Its purpose is to require the President or a designee to report to Congress and the Government of Syria regarding specific actions and certifications.

The amendment aims to add the following requirements:

• Reporting: The President or designee must submit an unclassified report (with a classified annex if needed) every 180 days for 4 years, starting 90 days after the Act is enacted.

• Certification Criteria: The report must certify if the Government of Syria:

• Has worked with the U.S. to join the Global Coalition To Defeat ISIS and committed to eliminating the threat of ISIS and other terrorist groups.

• Is providing security for and including representation of religious and ethnic minorities in the government.

• Is not taking unprovoked, unilateral military action against neighbors, including Israel, and is progressing toward international security agreements.

• Is not harboring or financing individuals or groups harmful to the national security of the U.S. or its regional allies and partners.

• Has taken steps to remove foreign fighters from senior roles in the Syrian Government and security institutions.

• Is investigating and committed to prosecuting those who committed serious human rights abuses since December 8, 2024, including the massacre of religious minorities.

• Notification: The President or designee must inform the Government of Syria of the report's findings.

• Sanctions: If an affirmative certification cannot be made for two reporting periods in a row, it is the sense of Congress that sanctions under the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 should be reimposed until an affirmative certification is made.