FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JULY 09, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Syrian Emergency Task Force (SETF) proudly announces that a bill to repeal the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act has been officially included as an amendment (Section 5259) in the draft U.S. Department of Defense budget for Fiscal Year 2026—a step aimed at accelerating its passage through Congress.
This inclusion is a key strategic move, following the same method used to pass the original Caesar Act in 2019, which was also attached to the defense budget at the time.
SETF thanks Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) for his leadership and sponsorship of this effort and expresses deep appreciation to the bipartisan members of Congress who responded to the call and adopted the bill, as Syria strives to emerge from authoritarianism and begin national recovery.
Section 5259 still requires broad support in Congress, especially from the House Armed Services Committee. SETF urges all committee members to support the provision and help pass the bill—so Syria can have the opportunity to rebuild after decades of repression and sanctions.
For inquiries, please contact:
Maria Cure, Director of Communications
[email protected] www.setf.ngo
About the Syrian Emergency Task Force
The Syrian Emergency Task Force (SETF) is a Syrian-American 501(c)(3) headquartered in Washington, D.C. Dedicated to advancing Syria’s future after the fall of the Assad regime, SETF supports a democratic transition, leads humanitarian efforts, and works to secure justice and accountability for war crimes committed by the regime and its allies. Today, SETF stands as the most notable American organization working on Syria, as evidenced by the impact it has made both on the ground in Syria and the U.S. SETF serves as a resource for education by bringing the voices of the Syrian people to the international stage. From testimonies at the UN Security Council to local grassroots community fundraisers, the team brings together like-minded people who are committed to rebuilding a peaceful, democratic Syria after enduring years of brutality under a repressive dictatorship.
