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Legislative Watch
Tracking Syria-related congressional activity and broader legislation monitored by Morse Policy Forum.
Syria's Latest
Newest congressional records mentioning Syria.
S 327: HONOR Act
Catherine Cortez Masto · Democrat · NV Senate · Class III
Hindering Oppressive Nations from Obtaining Revenue Act or HONOR Act This bill prohibits a taxpayer from claiming the foreign tax credit (FTC)…
SRES 572: A resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of United States Army Sergeant William Nathaniel Howard and United States Army Sergeant Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, who were killed in action in Palmyra, Syria, in a targeted assault a
Joni Ernst · Republican · IA Senate · Class II
A resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of United States Army Sergeant William Nathaniel Howard and United States Army Sergeant Edgar Brian…
HR 6230: Tehran Incitement to Violence Act
Keith Self · Republican · TX-3
Tehran Incitement to Violence Act This bill requires the Department of State to periodically determine if individuals and entities specified by the…
Latest Congressional Legislation
Newest records from general API Intelligence streams.
HR 4669: FEMA Act of 2025
Sam Graves · Republican · MO-6
Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 or the FEMA Act of 2025 This bill reestablishes the Federal Emergency Management Agency…
HR 1316: Maintaining American Superiority by Improving Export Control Transparency Act
Ronny Jackson · Republican · TX-13
Maintaining American Superiority by Improving Export Control Transparency Act This bill requires the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)…
HR 4894: Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2025
Jennifer L. Mcclellan · Democrat · VA-4
Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2025 This bill generally prohibits deceptive communications and voter interference regarding federal elections. Specifically,…
Latest Policy Articles
Current publications from the Forum’s policy intelligence desk.
Five Indicators of Syria’s Transition
Five public data points illustrate the scale and complexity of Syria’s transition: millions of displaced Syrians have returned, a decades-old U.S. terrorism designation has ended, inflation has eased sharply, and the government has regained control over a substantially larger share of national oil…
After the End of the SDF Era: Can Integration Help Unify Syria and Contain Terrorism?
The dissolution of the Syrian Democratic Forces and their integration into Syrian state institutions marks a major governance and security transition. The key…
Returning to a Strained Homeland: More Than Three Million Syrians Return Amid Recovery Challenges and Funding Shortfalls
More than three million Syrians have returned from abroad or internal displacement since December 2024. The scale of return presents an opportunity for…
Syria Intercepts Advanced Weapons Shipment at Iraqi Border, Says It Was Bound for Hezbollah
Syrian authorities intercepted a shipment of long-range missiles, anti-tank guided missiles, and drones at the Syrian-Iraqi border that they said was intended for…
Reconnecting to Global Payment Networks: What Do Syria’s First International Card Transactions in 15 Years Mean?
Visa and Mastercard have completed the first international card transactions inside Syria in more than 15 years, marking an initial step toward reconnecting…
Ending Syria’s Designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism: What Actually Changed?
The United States ended Syria’s State Sponsor of Terrorism designation on August 24, 2026, removing an additional legal obstacle that remained after broader…
Syria: An Unforgettable Destination – Nature, History, and Human Warmth
In a small hotel in the Old City of Damascus, you wake up to the voice of Fairuz drifting through the window and the…
Congressional Intelligence Tools
Dashboard access points for Hill-facing research, legislative monitoring, representative lookup, and organized congressional materials.
Hill-facing communication and organized issue briefings for congressional awareness.
NewsletterTool 02Representative LookupFind congressional offices, member profiles, district context, and engagement information.
LookupTool 03Legislative WatchTrack bills, hearings, statements, and legislative developments connected to policy priorities.
WatchTool 04Committee MonitorMonitor committees, jurisdiction, hearings, members, and relevance to policy work.
MonitorTool 05Congressional LibraryOrganized congressional records, newsletters, policy packets, and Hill-facing resources.
LibraryPolicy Focus Areas
Core policy lanes organized for monitoring, analysis, and decision-focused review.
Regional, humanitarian, institutional, legal, diplomatic, and sanctions dimensions.
Policy FileFocus 02U.S. Foreign PolicyWashington-facing analysis of U.S. policy priorities, tools, and strategic choices.
Policy FileFocus 03Sanctions & ComplianceLegal, economic, humanitarian, and policy implications of sanctions frameworks.
Policy FileFocus 05Humanitarian PolicyHumanitarian access, recovery, displacement, aid delivery, and civilian protection issues.
Policy FileFocus 06Governance & InstitutionsGovernance reform, institutional legitimacy, public administration, and rule-of-law priorities.
Policy FileSyria & Middle East Intelligence Panel
A dedicated intelligence focus area for developments affecting congressional awareness, U.S. foreign policy, sanctions policy, humanitarian conditions, security stabilization, and institutional recovery.
Syria
Syria: An Unforgettable Destination – Nature, History, and Human Warmth
July 18, 2026 · Dr. Azza Abdel Hak
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Syria
Return of the Roots: 23 Syrian Artifacts Come Home to Damascus on Macron’s Plane
July 18, 2026 · Dr. Azza Abdel Hak
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Syria
Mosaic Syria: How to Build a Democracy Where Diversity Protects It, Not Threatens It?
June 15, 2026 · Dr. Azza Abdel Hak
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