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Syria Accountability and Liberation Act

Introduced: April 24, 2008 Introduced by: Cornyn, John Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
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Apr 24, 2008
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Apr 24, 2008
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Syria Accountability and Liberation Act - States that U.S. sanctions, controls, and regulations relating to Syria shall remain in effect until the President certifies that Syria has ceased support for terrorism, has dismantled biological, chemical, or nuclear weapons programs and has committed to combat their proliferation, respects the boundaries and sovereignty of all neighboring countries, and upholds human rights and civil liberties.

Imposes specified trade, assistance, and military sanctions, as appropriate, on persons or countries that transfer goods or technology so as to contribute to Syria's biological, chemical, nuclear, or advanced conventional weapons programs.

Imposes specified sanctions aimed at Syria's energy sector.

Sets forth diplomatic measures intended to isolate the government of Syria.

Directs the President to provide assistance to support a democratic transition in Syria. Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now April 24, 2008

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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