A bill to repeal certain Acts that impose sanctions upon Syria.

Senate Bill

S. 3172

119th Congress

A bill to repeal certain Acts that impose sanctions upon Syria.

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 10, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Cynthia M. Lummis

Senator

Republican

WY

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Taxation

Summary

This bill would repeal two laws that impose economic sanctions on Syria. If passed, it would remove certain restrictions on trade, financial transactions, and other interactions with the Syrian government.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would repeal two laws that impose economic sanctions on Syria. If passed, it would remove certain restrictions on trade, financial transactions, and other interactions with the Syrian government.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This bill expands the tax deduction for qualified medical expenses to include dietary supplement products (i.e., nutritional products with labeling relating to their effects on bodily functions) and foods for a special dietary use (i.e., vitamins and minerals). The bill also allows payments from certain tax-preferred spending and reimbursement accounts for these products.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill would repeal the Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003 and the Syria Human Rights Accountability Act of 2012.
This would lift sanctions that limit economic and diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Syria.
The goal is to normalize relations and allow more commerce and cooperation between the two countries.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This would primarily affect U.S. businesses, banks, and individuals who are currently prohibited from certain transactions with Syria. It could open up new economic opportunities, but also raise concerns about human rights abuses and Syria's regional influence.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Taxation

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3172, 119th Congress (2025). "A bill to repeal certain Acts that impose sanctions upon Syria.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-3172