To repeal the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019.
- Bill Number
- H.R. 3941
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- International Affairs
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-06-12: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, 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.
- Last Updated
- 2025-11-13T09:05:23Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose The legislation seeks to repeal the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019.
Key Provisions
- The bill contains a single operative section.
- It repeals Section 5123 of Public Law 118-159.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- This measure would eliminate the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 in its entirety by removing the referenced section from current law.
- No new requirements or authorities are added; the effect is purely subtractive.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies responsible for sanctions enforcement would no longer operate under the repealed act’s framework.
- U.S. citizens and businesses previously subject to restrictions tied to the act could see changes in permissible activities involving Syria.
- International relations involving Syria could shift as the legal basis for certain U.S. sanctions measures is removed.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Congressional committees with jurisdiction: Foreign Affairs, Judiciary, and Financial Services.
- Executive branch agencies that administer sanctions and foreign policy.
- Individuals and entities in Syria, as well as U.S. and international parties engaged in trade or financial transactions with Syrian counterparts.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- The bill exercises Congress’s power to repeal prior statutes through new legislation.
- Referral to multiple committees reflects the act’s intersection of foreign policy, legal enforcement, and financial regulation.
- The measure is introduced with bipartisan sponsorship, indicating shared congressional interest in altering the existing sanctions regime.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (21)
Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19], Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3], Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46], Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1], Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7], Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13], Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49], Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham J. [R-AZ-8], Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43], Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12], Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3], Rep. Spartz, Victoria [R-IN-5], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9], Rep. Olszewski, Johnny [D-MD-2], Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3], Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4]
Recent Actions
- 2025-06-12: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, 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.
- 2025-06-12: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, 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.
- 2025-06-12: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, 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.
- 2025-06-12: Introduced in House
- 2025-06-12: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- To repeal the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019. — issued 2025-06-12 — PDF (1 pages)