Safeguarding Syria Sanctions Act

HR 4847, the Safeguarding Syria Sanctions Act, prohibits the Treasury Department from extending or renewing any temporary licenses allowing transactions with Syria's Assad regime for earthquake relief after the initial 180-day period. It directly affects the Treasury Department (which must halt new licenses) and humanitarian groups relying on exemptions, though existing pre-earthquake humanitarian licenses remain in effect. The bill mandates that Treasury notify Congress 15 days before any changes to Syria sanctions regulations, including new licenses or authorizations. Its core purpose is to maintain existing U.S. sanctions against the Assad regime and its allies (Russia/Iran), preventing potential exploitation of relief efforts for regime gain.