Continued Pressure on the Syrian Regime: Congress Rejects Repeal of the Caesar Act

Sources from the U.S. Congress reported the failure of efforts to pass an amendment aimed at repealing the Caesar Act as part of the Department of Defense budget package. This law, which came into effect in 2020, imposes strict economic sanctions on the Syrian regime and any entity dealing with it, aiming to stop human rights violations.

The House Rules Committee rejected the amendment, ensuring the sanctions remain in effect. Analysts believe this failure reflects the continued U.S. pressure on the Syrian government, despite voices calling for ending the law, arguing it negatively impacts the Syrian people.