That the Senate—
solemnly observes the 10th anniversary of the Syrian uprising;
affirms that it is the policy of the United States—
to seek a political solution to the Syrian conflict;
to continue to stand with the people of Syria;
to further efforts to secure a permanent ceasefire;
to continue work on the constitutional committee free from regime intransigence; and
to foster conditions for free and fair elections in accordance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 2254;
affirms that it is the policy of the United States to promote adherence to the laws of war by all parties engaging in hostilities in Syria;
affirms that it is the policy of the United States to support international humanitarian efforts to assist innocent civilians, including through support for displaced populations and the promotion of accountability for perpetrators of human rights abuses;
commits to continuing efforts to hold the Assad regime and its Russian and Iranian backers accountable for war crimes and crimes against humanity; including through implementation of the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019;
commends the bravery of Syrian human rights defenders who, in the service of justice and accountability, have courageously documented the atrocities committed by the Assad regime and its Russian and Iranian backers over the course of this conflict;
condemns the indiscriminate use of force by all actors in Syria, including the Assad regime, its proponents, its opponents, and extremist groups; and
calls on the United States Government to reinvigorate diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict as outlined under United Nations Security Council Resolution 2254, and to expand humanitarian aid to the Syrian people so they may—
be free from violence, whether from the state or other armed groups;
return to their communities of their own free will and in an informed manner;
participate in transitional justice; and
decide their own futures through free and fair elections that result in a legitimate representative government that serves all Syrians.