Transportation Emergency Relief Extension Act

House Bill

H.R. 4847

119th Congress

Transportation Emergency Relief Extension Act

In Committee

Introduced:Aug 19, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Christopher H. Smith

Representative

Republican

NJ-4

Cosponsors

2

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This bill aims to prevent the U.S. government from providing temporary exceptions to sanctions on Syria, even in response to the devastating earthquake that hit the country in February 2023. It would require the Department of the Treasury to give Congress advance notice before making any changes to the Syria Sanctions Regulations.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

SponsorChristopher H. Smith (R-NJ)

Introduced8/19/2025

StatusReferred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

ChamberHouse

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Transportation Emergency Relief Extension Act

This bill aims to prevent the U.S. government from providing temporary exceptions to sanctions on Syria, even in response to the devastating earthquake that hit the country in February 2023. It would require the Department of the Treasury to give Congress adva

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This bill aims to prevent the U.S. government from providing temporary exceptions to sanctions on Syria, even in response to the devastating earthquake that hit the country in February 2023. It would require the Department of the Treasury to give Congress advance notice before making any changes to the Syria Sanctions Regulations.

Bill Number: 4847
Sponsor: Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ)
Introduced: 8/19/2025
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Policy Area: International Affairs

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Fact Sheet

Title: Transportation Emergency Relief Extension Act
Bill Number: 4847
Sponsor: Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ)
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Introduced: 8/19/2025
Summary: This bill aims to prevent the U.S. government from providing temporary exceptions to sanctions on Syria, even in response to the devastating earthquake that hit the country in February 2023. It would require the Department of the Treasury to give Congress advance notice before making any changes to

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to prevent the U.S. government from providing temporary exceptions to sanctions on Syria, even in response to the devastating earthquake that hit the country in February 2023. It would require the Department of the Treasury to give Congress advance notice before making any changes to the Syria Sanctions Regulations.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Safeguarding Syria Sanctions Act This bill prohibits the Department of the Treasury from issuing or extending a general license (i.e., waiver) of the Syria Sanctions Regulations to respond to the February 6, 2023, earthquake in Syria. (Treasury issued Syria General License 23 to temporarily allow direct transactions related to earthquake relief efforts for 180 days.) Additionally, the bill requires Treasury to provide Congress with at least 15 days advance notice of any changes related to the Syria Sanctions Regulations.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill would prohibit the Treasury Department from issuing or extending a general license to allow direct transactions related to earthquake relief efforts in Syria.
It would require the Treasury Department to provide Congress with at least 15 days' advance notice of any changes to the Syria Sanctions Regulations.
The bill aims to maintain strict sanctions on Syria, even in the aftermath of a natural disaster that has caused significant damage and loss of life.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would prevent the U.S. government from temporarily easing sanctions on Syria to allow for earthquake relief efforts. This could make it more difficult for humanitarian aid organizations to provide critical assistance to the people of Syria, who are already suffering from the effects of the earthquake and ongoing civil war.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4847, 119th Congress (2025). "Transportation Emergency Relief Extension Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4847