This concurrent resolution expresses Congress's support for Syria following the December 2024 fall of the Assad regime and calls for an inclusive political transition that protects the rights of Syria's religious and ethnic minorities, including Kurds, Christians, Yezidis, Druze, and other groups. The resolution emphasizes the need to prevent violence against these communities, preserve their cultural and religious heritage sites, and support the Syrian Democratic Forces, which has been a key U.S. partner in counter-terrorism operations and managing ISIS detention facilities. Congress commits to advocating for minority protection through diplomatic channels and calls on the State Department and international development agencies to consider targeted sanctions relief and humanitarian aid to support reconstruction efforts that benefit minority communities. The resolution also reaffirms the U.S. commitment to locating American journalist Austin Tice, who was kidnapped in Syria in 2012. As a concurrent resolution, this legislation expresses the sense of Congress rather than establishing new law or appropriating funds, serving as a statement of congressional intent regarding U.S. policy toward Syria's transition.
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