U.S. Moves to Repeal Caesar Sanctions in NDAA
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Washington: Congress included a repeal of the 2019 Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act in the compromise National Defense Authorization Act unveiled this week, and both chambers prepared votes within days. The provision removes automatic sanctions mechanisms and requires White House certification on counter-IS efforts, minority protections and restraint toward neighbors. The House approved the repeal and sent the NDAA forward; senators signaled swift consideration. U.S. lawmakers Jim Risch, Jeanne Shaheen and Rep. Joe Wilson publicly supported repeal, and Syrian groups announced the measure's finalization. The bill awaits presidential signature to take effect. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. 2019: U.S. enacts Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act imposing targeted sanctions.
- 2. Late weekend (early December): Compromise NDAA unveiled including repeal provision.
- 3. Dec. 8: Reports state repeal clause finalized in DoD budget text.
- 4. Dec. 9: Senate Foreign Relations leaders publish statements supporting repeal.
- 5. Dec. 11: House approves repeal within the NDAA; bill advances toward Senate and presidential consideration.
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