Search Results: keywords:"captagon trafficking"

  • H. R. 4681 — An Act To provide for the imposition of sanctions with respect to illicit captagon trafficking.
    Status:Referred in Senate
    Words:2,273

    H.R. 4681, titled the "Illicit Captagon Trafficking Suppression Act of 2023," aims to impose sanctions on individuals and organizations involved in the illegal production and trade of captagon, an amphetamine-type stimulant. The bill targets those connected to the Syrian government and its...

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    H.R. 4681 is a new rule that tries to stop bad people from trading a dangerous drug called captagon, which can make people very sick. It wants to punish those helping to make or sell this drug, especially if they are linked to places like Syria, and it allows the President to decide who should be punished.

  • S. 5095 — To counter efforts to recognize or normalize relations with any Government of Syria that is led by Bashar al-Assad, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:5,496

    S. 5095, also known as the “Supporting Syrian Civilians Act” or “Caesar Act 2.0,” aims to prevent the United States and other countries from recognizing or normalizing relations with the government of Syria led by Bashar al-Assad due to ongoing crimes against Syrians. The...

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    The Supporting Syrian Civilians Act is a plan that tries to stop countries from being friends with the leader of Syria, Bashar al-Assad, because he's been mean to people. It wants to help those who live in parts of Syria where Bashar isn’t in charge by giving them money and trying to stop bad guys from selling drugs there.

  • H. R. 4681 — An Act To provide for the imposition of sanctions with respect to illicit captagon trafficking.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:2,276

    H. R. 4681, known as the “Illicit Captagon Trafficking Suppression Act of 2023,” directs the U.S. government to impose sanctions on foreign individuals and groups involved in the illegal production and distribution of captagon, a dangerous stimulant commonly made in Syria. It holds...

    Simple Explanation

    The "Illicit Captagon Trafficking Suppression Act" is a plan to stop people in other countries from making and selling a bad drug called captagon, mostly coming from Syria, by punishing those involved, like blocking their stuff and not letting them visit the U.S. It also makes sure there are special rules to help people if they really need it.