Syria Detainee and Displaced Persons Act

12/15/2023, 3:59 PM
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Bill 118 hr 4078, also known as the Syria Detainee and Displaced Persons Act, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the humanitarian crisis in Syria. The bill focuses on providing assistance to detainees and displaced persons in Syria, who have been severely impacted by the ongoing conflict in the region.

The key provisions of the bill include the establishment of a special envoy for detainees and displaced persons in Syria, who will be responsible for coordinating US efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to those affected by the conflict. The bill also calls for the US government to work with international partners to ensure the safe and voluntary return of displaced persons to their homes in Syria.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to hold the Syrian government accountable for human rights abuses and violations of international law. It calls for the imposition of sanctions on individuals and entities responsible for such abuses, and for the US government to support efforts to bring those responsible to justice. Overall, the Syria Detainee and Displaced Persons Act aims to address the urgent humanitarian needs of detainees and displaced persons in Syria, while also working to hold accountable those responsible for the ongoing crisis in the region.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 4078

Introduced on
2023-06-13

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/13/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Bill 118 hr 4078, also known as the Syria Detainee and Displaced Persons Act, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the humanitarian crisis in Syria. The bill focuses on providing assistance to detainees and displaced persons in Syria, who have been severely impacted by the ongoing conflict in the region.

The key provisions of the bill include the establishment of a special envoy for detainees and displaced persons in Syria, who will be responsible for coordinating US efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to those affected by the conflict. The bill also calls for the US government to work with international partners to ensure the safe and voluntary return of displaced persons to their homes in Syria.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to hold the Syrian government accountable for human rights abuses and violations of international law. It calls for the imposition of sanctions on individuals and entities responsible for such abuses, and for the US government to support efforts to bring those responsible to justice. Overall, the Syria Detainee and Displaced Persons Act aims to address the urgent humanitarian needs of detainees and displaced persons in Syria, while also working to hold accountable those responsible for the ongoing crisis in the region.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 to modify the establishment of a coordinator for detained ISIS members and relevant displaced populations in Syria, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

Potential Impact
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Federal officials
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Middle East
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Syria
Terrorism

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Latest Action6/13/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.