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Rep. Wilson urges repeal of Caesar Act at Rules hearing, argues sanctions hinder Syrian recovery

5882601 · September 9, 2025
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Representative Wilson testified in favor of amendment 535 to repeal the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act, saying mandatory sanctions discourage investment and that recent developments in Syria lessen the law's protective rationale.

Representative Wilson testified before the House Rules Committee Oct. 10 in favor of amendment 535, which would repeal the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act, commonly known as the Caesar Act.

Wilson said the Caesar Act, passed in 2019 to punish the Assad regime for war crimes, now impedes…

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