Bills · S 3740
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3740International Affairs
Save the Kurds Act
INTRO JAN 29· LAST ACTION JAN 29
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care because this bill represents a significant escalation of U.S. economic pressure on Syria and groups operating there. If it becomes law, it would tighten the financial noose around the Syrian government, potentially impacting its ability to fund its operations and recover economically. This could influence the ongoing conflict and humanitarian situation in Syria, as increased sanctions can have broad effects on a country's economy and its people.
Additionally, the bill's re-designation of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham as a terrorist organization highlights continued U.S. focus on counter-terrorism efforts in the region, affecting how the U.S. and its partners engage with various non-state actors. The congressional review process for Syria's "state sponsor of terrorism" designation ensures that any major shift in U.S. policy towards Syria would require legislative approval, giving the public's elected representatives a direct check on executive power regarding a critical foreign policy issue.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
This provision requires the Secretary of State to re-designate al-Nusrah Front, also known as Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, as a foreign terrorist organization.
This makes it illegal for U.S. persons to provide support to the group and freezes its assets.
PROVISION 02
This provision establishes a 90-day (or 120-day in certain periods) period during which Congress can review and potentially block a Presidential decision to remove Syria from the "state sponsor of terrorism" list.
It gives Congress a direct check on executive power regarding a major foreign policy decision concerning Syria.
PROVISION 03
This provision imposes sanctions on individuals and entities affiliated with or supporting the Government of Syria, as well as on Syrian financial institutions and other entities owned or controlled by the government.
It aims to economically isolate and weaken the Syrian government by targeting its financial networks and supporters.
PROVISION 04
This provision prohibits U.S. persons from transferring funds to or from Syria, making investments in Syria, or purchasing Syrian sovereign debt.
This severely restricts the flow of money and capital that could benefit the Syrian government or its economy.
PROVISION 05
This provision allows for the re-imposition of sanctions that were previously lifted under repealed Executive orders related to Syria.
It ensures that a broad set of past economic penalties against Syria can be reinstated, increasing pressure.
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R· South Carolina
YRS IN OFFICE
31
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 29
Introduced in Senate
JAN 29
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3740
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 29, 2026
Last actionJan 29, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 29, 2026
Senate BillS 3740International Affairs
Save the Kurds Act
INTRODUCED JAN 29, 2026· LAST ACTION JAN 29, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
31 min
COSPONSORS
1
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