Syria Detainee and Displaced Persons Act

Syria Detainee and Displaced Persons Act

This bill renews a requirement for an executive branch official to coordinate the U.S. government response to issues related to Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) members in the custody of Syrian Democratic Forces. The bill also modifies aspects of this coordinator position, such as by expanding the scope to include issues concerning relevant displaced individuals who are not ISIS members.

Specifically, the bill renews the requirement to have this coordinator position through January 31, 2025. Under current law, this requirement expired on January 31, 2021.

In addition, the Department of State must submit to Congress an interagency strategy relating to camps for displaced individuals in Syria, including methods to (1) prevent violent extremism in such camps, and (2) return and reintegrate displaced Syrian and Iraqi women and children into their communities of origin.

Bill 118 s 356, also known as the Syria Detainee and Displaced Persons Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Syria, specifically focusing on the treatment of detainees and displaced persons.

The bill outlines several key provisions, including the establishment of a special envoy for detainees and displaced persons in Syria. This envoy would be responsible for coordinating efforts to secure the release of detainees, provide humanitarian assistance to displaced persons, and advocate for the protection of human rights in Syria.

Additionally, the bill calls for increased support for organizations working to address the needs of detainees and displaced persons in Syria. This includes providing funding for medical care, food, shelter, and other essential services for those affected by the conflict. Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the importance of accountability for human rights abuses in Syria. It calls for the collection and preservation of evidence of such abuses, as well as support for efforts to hold perpetrators accountable through international mechanisms such as the International Criminal Court. Overall, Bill 118 s 356 aims to address the urgent humanitarian needs of detainees and displaced persons in Syria, while also promoting accountability for human rights abuses. It represents a bipartisan effort to address a critical issue in the ongoing conflict in Syria.