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Title I — United States strategy and congressional oversight

S. 960 · 113th Congress · May 15, 2013 · Lineage

I United States strategy and congressional oversight

Sec. 101 Report on United States strategy on Syria

(a)
In general— Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an unclassified report, with an classified annex, as necessary, on an integrated United States Government strategy to achieve the purposes set forth in section 45.
(b)
Metrics— The strategy referenced in subsection (a) should include specific proposed actions to be taken by each relevant government agency, a timeframe for beginning and completing such actions, and metrics for evaluating the success of each proposed action relative to the purpose of such action.
(c)
International engagement strategy— The strategy referenced in subsection (a) should specifically include sections describing specific United States Government programs and efforts—
(1)
to establish international consensus on the transition and post-transition period and government in Syria;
(2)
to work with the Government of Russia on the situation in Syria and the transition and post-transition period and government in Syria, including how such programs can leverage the shared interests of the United States and Russia in avoiding the expansion of extremist ideologies and terrorist groups in Syria and the region;
(3)
to work with the Friends of Syria group to ensure that extremist and terrorist groups in Syria are isolated and that the core of the opposition can be brought to the negotiating table; and
(4)
to build an international consensus to limit and, to the greatest extent possible eliminate, support from the Government of Iran for the Syrian regime, including a potential ban on all commercial flights between Iran and Syria.
(d)
Congressional consultation— The President shall actively consult with the appropriate congressional committees prior to the submission of the report required under subsection (a).

Sec. 102 Congressional oversight of United States Government activities in Syria

(a)
In general— The President shall keep Congress, through the appropriate congressional committees, fully and currently informed of all United States Government activities with respect to Syria, including activities and programs conducted or funded pursuant to this Act.
(b)
Reporting— The President shall provide a classified briefing not less than on a quarterly basis to the appropriate congressional committees detailing all United States Government activities with respect to Syria, including activities and programs conducted or funded pursuant to this Act.