Syria Accountability Act of 2002

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 2215 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, 12:18 PM

Congressional Summary of S 2215

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Syria meets specified requirements, including that it: (1) does not support international terrorist groups; (2) has withdrawn all of its military personnel from Lebanon: (3) has ceased the development and deployment of ballistic missiles and biological and chemical weapons; and (4) is no longer in violation of United Nations (UN) Security Council Resolution 661 and subsequent relevant resolutions.

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Current Status of Bill S 2215

Bill S 2215 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 18, 2002. Bill S 2215 was introduced during Congress 107 and was introduced to the Senate on April 18, 2002. Bill S 2215's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2975-2976) as of April 18, 2002

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2215

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International Affairs

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Alien propertyAmerican 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 terrorismSyriaTerrorismUnited NationsWeapons of mass destruction

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2215

Syria Accountability Act of 2002A bill to 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 its role in the Middle East, and for other purposes.Syria Accountability Act of 2002

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