S3172 would erase two laws that authorize U.S. sanctions on Syria—one from 2003 and one from 2012. No new sanctions tools or replacement framework would be put in their place. Other U.S. sanction authorities on Syria may still apply even if this bill passes.
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A bill to repeal certain Acts that impose sanctions upon Syria. is a Senate bill waiting for floor action. The latest recorded action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 501.
Latest action on S. 3172: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 501.
Who this affects: This bill would primarily affect U.S. government officials, businesses with ties to Syria, humanitarian aid organizations, and people in Syria whose daily lives are touched by U.S. sanctions policy. It could also affect allies and partners in the Middle East who coordinate Syria policy with the United States.
Why this matters: Sanctions are powerful tools that affect trade, finance, and travel between countries. Removing the legal authority behind some Syria sanctions could change how the U.S. engages with Syria diplomatically and economically. The outcome depends heavily on what other laws and executive orders remain in force after repeal.
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Officially: A bill to repeal certain Acts that impose sanctions upon Syria.
S3172 would erase two laws that authorize U.S. sanctions on Syria—one from 2003 and one from 2012. No new sanctions tools or replacement framework would be put in their place. Other U.S. sanction authorities on Syria may still apply even if this bill passes.
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Latest: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 501. (7/27/2026)
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