Caesar Act 2.0

The Caesar Act 2.0 (S 5095) expands U.S. sanctions against individuals and entities supporting the Assad regime in Syria by adding new activities to the sanctions list, including diversion of humanitarian aid and seizure of property. It requires annual reports on sanctions implementation, creates an interagency strategy to counter normalization of relations with the Assad regime, and includes provisions for humanitarian assistance to areas of Syria not controlled by the regime. The bill also addresses Captagon trafficking and mandates briefings on efforts to secure the release of American hostages held in Syria. These provisions directly affect foreign entities, governments, and individuals engaging with or supporting the Assad regime, as well as U.S. agencies responsible for sanctions and humanitarian aid.