Countering Turkish Aggression Act of 2024

S 5643, the Countering Turkish Aggression Act of 2024, imposes U.S. sanctions on Turkish government officials and entities supporting Turkey’s military operations in Syria. It blocks assets and denies visas to Turkish officials (including the president, defense minister, and intelligence chief), prohibits U.S. persons from doing business with sanctioned Turkish military-linked financial institutions, and bans U.S. military aid to the Turkish Armed Forces. The bill also restricts purchases of Turkish sovereign debt and targets entities facilitating energy production in Syria for Turkish forces or allies. These measures directly affect Turkish government leaders, military contractors, and financial institutions engaged with Turkey’s armed forces. The sanctions aim to pressure Turkey over its military actions against Kurdish-led forces in Syria, as noted in the bill’s congressional findings.