CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)

S.Amdt. 3637

S.Amdt. 3637 · Senate amendment

A Democratic amendment with no cosponsors

Changes S. 2296 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Offered

Offered, and not voted on yet. Most amendments never get a vote: the Senate takes up the bill and moves on without them.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Pending Consideration

What this amendment would do

This amendment, submitted by Mrs. Shaheen, proposes to add a new subtitle called the Syria Support Act of 2025 to bill S. 2296. Its purpose is to establish a formal United States policy to support the recovery of Syria and the aspirations of its people for a democratic and peaceful future.

The amendment aims to add the following to the bill:

Policy and Authorizations

  • It sets a policy to engage with Syrian authorities to counter ISIS, prevent the return of Russia and Iran, and combat illicit financial transactions.
  • It authorizes the President to provide humanitarian and recovery assistance to Syrian refugees and displaced persons.
  • It authorizes the Secretary of State to fund the rehabilitation of border crossings and combat weapons trafficking.
  • It authorizes the Secretary of Defense to provide training and support to the Government of Syria to fight ISIS.

Funding and Oversight

  • It establishes the Syria Stabilization and Recovery Fund, authorizing $50,000,000 for fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028 to support governance, economic stability, and human rights accountability.
  • It requires several reports to Congress, including details on:
    • The progress of Syria's transition.
    • The impact of any U.S. assistance cuts since January 2025.
    • Strategies for engagement with Syrian authorities and the security of the U.S. mission in Damascus.
    • Efforts to hold those responsible for war crimes and atrocities accountable.

Security and Counterterrorism

  • It requires a joint strategy to ensure the enduring defeat of ISIS, which includes a plan for the long-term disposition of ISIS detainees and a coordinator within the executive branch to manage these efforts.
  • It extends reporting requirements regarding ISIS-related detainee and displacement camps through January 2029.