Syria Accountability Act of 2002

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Explore the details of House Bill 4483 Syria Accountability Act of 2002 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/16/2023, 11:48 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 4483

Syria Accountability Act of 2002 - Prohibits the President from exporting any item on the United States Munitions List or Commerce Control List of dual-use items in the Export Administration Regulations, providing any U.S. assistance to U.S. businesses with respect to investment or other activities, or conducting Overseas Private Investment Corporation and Trade Development Agency programs in or with respect to Syria.

Directs the President to impose two or more specified sanctions against Syria.

Requires maintenance of such prohibition and sanctions until the President certifies that Syria meets specified requirements, including that it: (1) does not support international terrorist groups; (2) has withdrawn all of its military personnel from Lebanon; (3) has ceased the development and deployment of ballistic missiles and biological and chemical weapons; (4) is no longer in violation of United Nations (UN) Security Council Resolution 661 and subsequent relevant resolutions; (5) has made substantial progress in negotiations aimed at a peace agreement with Israel and a peace agreement between Israel and Lebanon; and (6) is respecting the sovereignty and political independence of Lebanon as required under UN Security Council Resolution 520. Authorizes the President to provide development assistance to Syria and Lebanon if these six requirements are met.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4483

Bill HR 4483 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 18, 2002. Bill HR 4483 was introduced during Congress 107 and was introduced to the House on April 18, 2002. Bill HR 4483's most recent activity was Subcommittee Hearings Held. as of September 18, 2002

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4483

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Total Number of Cosponsors

172

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4483

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

Access to airportsAir routesAirspace (Law)Alien propertyAmerican economic assistanceAmerican investmentsArab-Israeli conflictArmed Forces and National SecurityArms salesBallistic missilesBiological weaponsBoundariesChemical weaponsCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCongress and foreign policyCongressional oversightCongressional reporting requirementsCrime and Law EnforcementDeveloping countriesDiplomatic privileges and immunitiesDiplomatsEBB TerrorismEducationExport controlsFinance and Financial SectorForeign Trade and International FinanceForeign loansGovernment Operations and PoliticsImportsIntelligence officersInternational agenciesInternational reliefInvestment guaranty insuranceIraqIsraelLebanonMiddle East and North AfricaMilitary occupationMilitary withdrawalNational liberation movementsNongovernmental organizationsPalestiniansPeace negotiationsPetroleumPresident and foreign policyRecognition (International law)Right to travelSanctions (International law)September 11, 2001SovereigntyState-sponsored terrorismSyriaTerrorismTransportation and Public WorksUnited NationsWeapons of mass destruction

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4483

Syria Accountability Act of 2002To halt Syrian support for terrorism, end its occupation of Lebanon, stop its development of weapons of mass destruction, cease its illegal importation of Iraqi oil, and by so doing hold Syria accountable for the serious international security problems it has caused in the Middle East, and for other purposes.Syria Accountability Act of 2002

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