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Bill116th CongressFiled Jan 3, 2019International Affairs
H.R. 31

Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019

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What it doesSummary reported to senate (Jun 3, 2019)

Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019

This bill establishes additional sanctions and financial restrictions on institutions and individuals related to the conflict in Syria.

The Department of the Treasury shall determine whether the Central Bank of Syria is a financial institution of primary money laundering concern. If so, Treasury shall impose one or more special measures, such as requiring domestic financial institutions to maintain additional records on transactions involving the bank.

The President shall impose sanctions on foreign persons that (1) provide significant support or engage in a significant transaction with the Syrian government or those acting on behalf of Syria, Russia, or Iran; or (2) are knowingly responsible for serious human rights abuses against the Syrian people.

The bill also imposes sanctions on those that knowingly provide various goods or services to Syria, such as aircraft for the military, technology for the government's domestic petroleum production, items on the U.S. Munitions List, and items that the President believes are being used to commit human rights abuses against the Syrian people.

The sanctions include blocking of financial transactions and barring of entry into the United States. Such sanctions shall not apply to activities related to providing humanitarian aid or supporting democratic institutions in Syria.

The President may suspend the sanctions under certain conditions, including if it is in the United States' national security interests.

The Department of State is authorized to assist entities that are conducting criminal investigations and gathering evidence to prosecute those responsible for war crimes in Syria.

What just happenedJun 3, 2019

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 107.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16](D-NY)Sponsor
57 cosponsors36 D21 R
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  1. Jun 3, 2019Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 107.

  2. Jun 3, 2019Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  3. Jun 3, 2019Committee14000

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  4. May 22, 2019Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  5. Jan 23, 2019IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  6. Jan 22, 2019FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  7. Jan 22, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H970-971)

  8. Jan 22, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H970-971)

  9. Jan 22, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 31.

  10. Jan 22, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H970-974)

  11. Jan 22, 2019FloorH30300

    Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  12. Jan 3, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Judiciary, 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.

    Judiciary Committee
  13. Jan 3, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Judiciary, 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.

    Financial Services Committee
  14. Jan 3, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Judiciary, 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.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  15. Jan 3, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  16. Jan 3, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to SenateJun 3, 201925

Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019

This bill establishes additional sanctions and financial restrictions on institutions and individuals related to the conflict in Syria.

The Department of the Treasury shall determine whether the Central Bank of Syria is a financial institution of primary money laundering concern. If so, Treasury shall impose one or more special measures, such as requiring domestic financial institutions to maintain additional records on transactions involving the bank.

The President shall impose sanctions on foreign persons that (1) provide significant support or engage in a significant transaction with the Syrian government or those acting on behalf of Syria, Russia, or Iran; or (2) are knowingly responsible for serious human rights abuses against the Syrian people.

The bill also imposes sanctions on those that knowingly provide various goods or services to Syria, such as aircraft for the military, technology for the government's domestic petroleum production, items on the U.S. Munitions List, and items that the President believes are being used to commit human rights abuses against the Syrian people.

The sanctions include blocking of financial transactions and barring of entry into the United States. Such sanctions shall not apply to activities related to providing humanitarian aid or supporting democratic institutions in Syria.

The President may suspend the sanctions under certain conditions, including if it is in the United States' national security interests.

The Department of State is authorized to assist entities that are conducting criminal investigations and gathering evidence to prosecute those responsible for war crimes in Syria.

Passed HouseJan 22, 201953

Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019

This bill establishes additional sanctions and financial restrictions on institutions and individuals related to the conflict in Syria.

The Department of the Treasury shall determine whether the Central Bank of Syria is a financial institution of primary money laundering concern and, if so, impose one or more special measures, such as requiring domestic financial institutions to maintain additional records on transactions involving the bank.

The President shall impose sanctions on foreign persons that provide significant support to or engage in a significant transaction with the Syrian government or the military forces or contractors acting on behalf of Syria, Russia, or Iran. The bill also imposes sanctions on those that knowingly sell or provide

  • significant goods, services, technology, or information that facilitates or expands the Syrian government's domestic petroleum production;
  • aircraft, parts, or related services used by military forces related to the Syrian government; or
  • construction or engineering services to the Syrian government.

The sanctions include blocking of financial and property transactions and barring of entry into the United States. Such sanctions shall not apply to various nongovernmental organizations and activities related to providing humanitarian aid or supporting democratic institutions in Syria.

The President may suspend some or all of the sanctions under certain conditions, including if it is in the United States' national security interests.

Introduced in HouseJan 3, 2019

Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019

This bill establishes additional sanctions and financial restrictions on institutions and individuals related to the conflict in Syria.

The Department of the Treasury shall determine whether the Central Bank of Syria is a financial institution of primary money laundering concern and, if so, impose one or more special measures, such as requiring domestic financial institutions to maintain additional records on transactions involving the bank.

The President shall impose sanctions on foreign persons that provide significant support to or engage in a significant transaction with the Syrian government or the military forces or contractors acting on behalf of Syria, Russia, or Iran. The bill also imposes sanctions on those that knowingly sell or provide

  • significant goods, services, technology, or information that facilitates or expands the Syrian government's domestic petroleum production;
  • aircraft, parts, or related services used by military forces related to the Syrian government; or
  • construction or engineering services to the Syrian government.

The sanctions include blocking of financial and property transactions and barring of entry into the United States. Such sanctions shall not apply to various nongovernmental organizations and activities related to providing humanitarian aid or supporting democratic institutions in Syria.

The President may suspend some or all of the sanctions under certain conditions, including if it is in the United States' national security interests.

Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 — Informed