Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Republican Senator Jim Risch, and committee member, Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen, have reaffirmed their support for repealing the Caesar Act, citing progress in U.S.-Syria relations.
In a statement on the committee’s official website, the senators welcomed Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa’s visit to Capitol Hill for talks on the future of U.S.-Syria relations.
They praised Syria’s emergence as a “constructive partner” and backed efforts to repeal the sanctions imposed on the previous regime. The statement highlighted bipartisan momentum in Congress to pass legislation that would fully revoke Caesar Act sanctions, noting that Syria’s current trajectory could inspire confidence among policymakers and investors.
The senators added that President al-Sharaa pledged cooperation in combating ISIS, which falls within U.S. interests, and said they would continue monitoring Syria’s efforts to dismantle chemical weapons and combat drug trafficking.
Earlier this month, Senator Risch reiterated on X (formerly Twitter) that he is working with fellow lawmakers and President Donald Trump to lift sanctions “so Syria can become a safe and prosperous partner for the United States.”
