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US S3740

US S3740
Save the Kurds Act


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Introduced
01/29/2026
In Committee
01/29/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Government of Syria, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the "Save the Kurds Act," aims to impose sanctions and other measures on the Government of Syria and related entities, while also addressing the designation of certain terrorist organizations and the potential termination of Syria's "state sponsor of terrorism" designation. Key provisions include redesignating Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham as a foreign terrorist organization, establishing a congressional review process for any presidential decision to terminate Syria's "state sponsor of terrorism" designation, and imposing a wide range of sanctions on Syrian government officials, financial institutions, and individuals or entities affiliated with or supporting the Syrian government, including prohibitions on investments, financial transactions, and the trading of Syrian securities on U.S. exchanges. The bill also allows for the reimposition of sanctions previously repealed by executive orders and includes exceptions for humanitarian assistance and intelligence activities, with a sunset clause that terminates the act five years after its enactment.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (on 01/29/2026)

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