What does Preamble of Syria Sanctions Accountability Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to review banking restrictions It seeks to strengthen anti-money laundering capacity It plans to update sanctions with respect to the Government of Syria

What does SHORT TITLE. of Syria Sanctions Accountability Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Syria Sanctions Accountability Act of 2025

What does REVIEW OF EXCEPTIVE RELIEF FOR THE COMMERCIAL BANK OF SYRIA. of Syria Sanctions Accountability Act of 2025 do?

This section requires the Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) to brief the House Committee on Financial Services and the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The briefing must occur within 360 days of the Act's enactment. The briefing's content should include an evaluation of the impact of exceptive relief provided to the Commercial Bank of Syria on May 23, 2025, under section 5318(a)(7) of title 31, United States Code. The evaluation must assess whether the exceptive relief advanced U.S. national security or foreign policy objectives. FinCEN must also recommend whether to continue or revise the exceptive relief for the Commercial Bank of Syria under section 5318A(a)(1) of title 31, United States Code.

What does ACTIONS AT THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND AND THE WORLD BANK. of Syria Sanctions Accountability Act of 2025 do?

This section directs the Secretary of the Treasury to instruct United States Executive Directors at the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank to support specific actions related to Syria. These actions include supporting the restoration of sound data reporting and economic monitoring in Syria. The section also calls for technical assistance to the Syrian government to improve financial connectivity and strengthen anti-money laundering, weapons non-proliferation, and anti-corruption measures. Furthermore, it mandates the development of a strategy to address economic growth priorities in Syria. The Secretary of the Treasury must provide briefings to the House Financial Services Committee and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee within 180 days of enactment and one year thereafter, regarding these activities. These provisions are set to expire two years after the date of enactment.

What does EXPORT-IMPORT BANK REVIEW OF COUNTRY LIMITATION SCHEDULE. of Syria Sanctions Accountability Act of 2025 do?

The Export-Import Bank must review country limitations within 180 days. The review focuses on limitations applicable to Syria. The Chairman must brief House and Senate committees on the determination.

What does MODIFICATION OF SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE GOVERNMENT OF of Syria Sanctions Accountability Act of 2025 do?

This section modifies sanctions with respect to the Government of Syria. The Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 is amended to change the conditions for sanctions. New conditions include the Syrian government not targeting civilians and allowing humanitarian access.

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Syria Sanctions Accountability Act of 2025

Last updated: 7/22/2025 · Introduced: 7/16/2025

Author: Michael Lawler (R-NY)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill requires FinCEN to evaluate the impact of a recent exception granted to the Commercial Bank of Syria and recommend whether to continue or revise it.
It directs the Treasury Secretary to instruct U.S. representatives at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank to support actions that improve economic data reporting, financial connectivity, and anti-money laundering efforts in Syria.
The bill amends the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 to modify sanctions conditions, requiring the Syrian government to cease targeting civilians and permit humanitarian access.

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