,,ii #aacth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #hef ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,may #f1 #bjac ,mr4 ,menendez introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations ,a ,,bill ,to foster stability in ,syria1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 ,table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,syria ,stabilization ,act of #bjac4 7b7 ,table of contents ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 ,table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,appropriate congressional committees defined4 ,sec4 #c4 ,findings4 ,sec4 #d4 ,statement of policy4 ,,title ,i--,humanitarian assistance ,sec4 #aja4 ,humanitarian assistance to the people of ,syria4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,sense of ,congress4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,report on strategy to communicate to the ,syrian people about assistance provided by the ,united ,states ,government4 ,,title ,,ii--,promoting an effective transition ,sec4 #bja4 ,syrian transition fund4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,adjusting sanctions provisions in preparation for a political transition4 ,,title ,,iii--,sanctions ,sec4 #cja4 ,imposition of sanctions on persons providing defense articles or defense services to the ,assad regime of ,syria4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,imposition of sanctions on persons providing petroleum or petroleum products to the ,assad regime of ,syria4 ,,title ,,iv--,increased ,support for the ,opposition ,sec4 #dja4 ,increased support for the opposition4 #b4 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this ,act1 the term appropriate congressional committees means the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives4 #c4 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,since mass peaceful demonstrations started in ,syria on ,march #ae1 #bjaa1 the ,government of ,syria1 led by ,president ,bashar al-,assad1 has responded by committing human rights abuses and launching a violent crackdown that has claimed an estimated #gj1jjj lives and degenerated into a civil war4 7#b7 ,the civil war has caused a humanitarian crisis4 ,according to the ,united ,nations1 there are more than #a1djj1jjj ,syrian refugees registered in ,lebanon1 ,turkey1 ,jordan1 ,egypt1 and ,iraq and more than #b1fjj1jjj ,syrians displaced within the country4 ,more than three-quarters of refugees and internally displaced persons are women and children4 7#c7 ,the refugee crisis threatens the stability of the ,middle ,east1 putting immense burdens on ,syria's neighbors1 most notably ,lebanon and ,jordan1 but also ,turkey and ,iraq4 7#d7 ,the civil war has increased the danger that the ,assad regime could lose control of its chemical weapons stockpile or choose to use chemical weapons against civilians or armed opposition fighters in ,syria4 7#e7 ,on ,april #be1 #bjac1 the ,white ,house issued a letter to ,congress stating that our intelligence community does assess with varying degrees of confidence that the ,syrian regime has used chemical weapons on a small scale in ,syria1 specifically the chemical agent ,sarin4 7#f7 ,the security vacuum in ,syria has created a safe haven for both ,shia and ,sunni extremists1 who could in the future threaten the security of the ,united ,states and its partners4 7#g7 ,instability in ,syria has threatened ,israel's security1 particularly on the shared border along the ,golan ,heights4 7#h7 ,a change in government could be a significant blow to ,iran and ,hezbollah1 which would lose a strong ally and who have been aggressively providing military assistance to ,president ,assad4 7#i7 ,the commitments made by the ,national ,coalition for ,syrian ,revolutionary and ,opposition ,forces at the international meeting in ,istanbul on ,april #bj and #ba1 #bjac1 constitute an important endorsement of shared principles and objectives that should guide ,united ,states ,government cooperation with the ,national ,coalition for ,syrian ,revolutionary and ,opposition ,forces and affiliated forces4 ,these principles include a commitment to the territorial integrity of ,syria1 a rejection of sectarianism and extremism1 and pledges to secure chemical weapons and support nonproliferation efforts4 #d4 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 to support transition from the current regime in ,syria to a just and democratic state that is inclusive and protects the rights of all ,syrians regardless of religion1 ethnicity1 or gender2 7#b7 to assist the people of ,syria1 especially internally displaced persons and refugees1 in meeting basic needs including access to food1 health care1 shelter1 and clean drinking water2 7#c7 to provide political and economic support to those neighboring countries who are hosting refugees fleeing ,syria and to international organizations that are providing assistance and coordinating humanitarian relief efforts2 7#d7 to oppose the unlawful use of violence against civilians by all parties to the conflict in ,syria2 7#e7 to use a broad array of pressure instruments to expedite a negotiated solution to the conflict in ,syria1 including the removal from power of the government of ,bashar al-,assad2 7#f7 to recognize the ,national ,coalition for ,syrian ,revolutionary and ,opposition ,forces 7in this ,act referred to as the ,syrian ,opposition ,coalition or ,,soc7 as the legitimate representative of the ,syrian people2 7#g7 to engage with the ,,soc and a diverse and inclusive array of opposition groups that are representative of the ,syrian people1 as well as the broader international community1 to facilitate and plan for an orderly transition to a more stable democratic political order1 the elements of which should include-- 7,a7 protections for human rights1 political participation1 and religious freedom for all ,syrians1 irrespective of religion1 ethnicity1 or gender2 7,b7 support for the rule of law2 7,c7 rejection of extremism2 7,d7 the subordination of the military to civilian authority2 7,e7 protections against sectarian violence and reprisal2 7,f7 cooperation with international counterterrorism and nonproliferation efforts2 7,g7 support for regional stability and non-interference in the affairs of neighboring countries2 and 7,h7 promotion of justice and accountability for conflict-related crimes2 7#h7 to promote the territorial integrity of ,syria and the unity and continuity of the ,syrian state by-- 7,a7 supporting a post-,assad government that is capable of providing security1 services1 and fundamental rights for its people2 and 7,b7 opposing a role in a post-,assad government of those whose presence would undermine its credibility or jeopardize stability and reconciliation2 7#i7 to provide foreign assistance1 defense articles1 defense services1 and training to members of the ,syrian ,supreme ,military ,council1 units of the ,free ,syrian ,army1 and other ,syrian entities opposed to the government of ,bashar al-,assad that have been properly vetted and share common values and interests with the ,united ,states2 7#aj7 to closely coordinate with key partners1 including ,turkey1 ,jordan1 ,israel1 the ,gulf ,cooperation ,council1 and the ,european ,union1 to ensure that the international community is prepared for a military or diplomatic response1 including the creation of no-fly zones or safe havens1 the protection of civilians1 and the securing of chemical or biological weapons1 to mitigate or prevent humanitarian1 security1 and proliferation emergencies2 and 7#aa7 to support efforts to catalogue and identify those individuals who commit or lead units or organizations which commit abuses of human rights or other violations of international law1 and to ensure that they are held accountable for their actions4 ,i ,humanitarian assistance #aja4 ,humanitarian assistance to the people of ,syria ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,president is authorized to provide assistance1 including to meet humanitarian and basic human needs1 to the people of ,syria in carrying out the provisions of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq47 and the ,migration and ,refugee ,assistance ,act4 #ajb4 ,sense of ,congress ,consistent with the policy objectives described in section #d1 it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,united ,states should increase its own contributions and continue to coordinate with other donor nations1 the ,united ,nations1 other multilateral agencies1 and nongovernmental organizations to enhance the effectiveness of humanitarian assistance to the people suffering as a result of the crisis in ,syria2 7#b7 countries hosting ,syrian refugees should be commended for their efforts and should be encouraged to maintain an open border policy for fleeing ,syrians2 7#c7 the ,united ,states ,government should continue to work with these partners to help their national systems accommodate the population influx and also maintain delivery of basic services to their own citizens2 and 7#d7 the ,united ,states ,government should seek to identify humanitarian assistance as originating from the ,american people wherever possible1 while maintaining primary consideration for the health and safety of the implementers and recipients of that assistance and for the furtherance of ,united ,states foreign policy goals4 #ajc4 ,report on strategy to communicate to the ,syrian people about assistance provided by the ,united ,states ,government 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a classified report with an unclassified summary on an integrated ,united ,states ,government strategy to ensure that the people of ,syria are made aware to the maximum extent possible of the assistance that the ,united ,states ,government provides to ,syrians1 both inside ,syria and those seeking refuge in neighboring countries4 7b7 ,content ,the report should include the following elements3 7#a7 ,a discussion of how the ,united ,states balances three imperatives of-- 7,a7 maximizing the efficacy of aid provided to the people of ,syria2 7,b7 ensuring that there is awareness among the people of ,syria on the amount and nature of this aid2 and 7,c7 leveraging this aid to improve the credibility of the ,syrian ,opposition ,coalition amongst the people of ,syria4 7#b7 ,methods by which the ,united ,states ,government and its partners plan to communicate to the people of ,syria what assistance the ,united ,states has provided4 7#c7 ,how the ,united ,states ,government can most effectively promote awareness of its assistance while taking into consideration and ensuring the safety of its implementing partners and personnel providing that assistance4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the ,syrian ,opposition ,coalition's ,assistance ,coordination ,unit 7,,acu7's capacity to participate in the distribution of assistance1 and a description of steps the ,united ,states ,government is taking to increase their profile so as to help build their credibility among ,syrians4 7#e7 ,a review of the risks associated with leveraging aid for political objectives and a description of efforts to maintain neutrality in the distribution of goods while parallel efforts are made to empower the opposition4 ,,ii ,promoting an effective transition #bja4 ,syrian transition fund 7a7 ,syrian political transition fund ,the ,president is authorized to establish a ,syria ,transition ,fund or to set aside a special allocation 7in this title referred to as the ,transition ,fund7 from which funds may be made available1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 for assistance and contributions to promote the objectives described in section #d and for related purposes4 ,the ,fund may rely upon the administrative authorities of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq471 and obligation of such funds shall be subject to the regular #ae-;day notification procedures4 ,such notification may be waived if failure to do so would pose a substantial risk to human health or welfare1 in which case notification shall be provided as early as practicable1 but in no event later than #c days after taking the action to which such notification requirement was applicable4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,transition ,fund is to provide initial support in the early period of a potentially chaotic transition in ,syria to enable an effective political transition and provide for initiatives that will improve the security of the ,united ,states1 ,united ,states partners and allies1 and the people of ,syria4 ,the ,transition ,fund may be used to support activities including the following3 7#a7 ,basic services ,programs to provide for basic human1 including humanitarian1 needs and establish basic governmental services4 7#b7 ,security sector support ,programs and actions to prevent anarchy1 revenge attacks1 and criminal elements from threatening the people of ,syria1 potentially transitioning to include providing funding for ,syrian security forces1 and to fund projects to reshape and reform the security sector along democratic lines4 ,the security sector is understood to include personnel defending the ,syrian people from military attack and providing security services within communities and on borders4 ,assistance to the emergent ,syrian security sector should focus on coordinated multilateral assistance to help nascent security providers evolve into developed defense and security institutions within an inclusive and effective security and justice sector4 7#c7 ,transitional justice and conflict resolution ,programs and activities that allow the people of ,syria to heal and transform in a constructive and positive way1 and reduce the likelihood of retribution or sectarian violence in the aftermath of the end of the ,assad regime4 7#d7 ,promoting democracy and building democratic institutions ,programs and activities that-- 7,a7 facilitate the development of an accountable effective democratic government2 7,b7 facilitate the development of an effective1 peaceful civil society2 7,c7 protect rule of law during the transition2 7,d7 support the development and administration of a justice system based on universal human rights2 7,e7 assist with the development of a ,syrian constitution that fosters a sense of unity and contributes to national reconciliation among different components of ,syrian society2 and 7,f7 support the establishment of an inclusive and transparent electoral system in ,syria4 7#e7 ,economic restructuring and social policy ,programs that support the resumption of economic activity1 preserve functioning of public services1 restore access to international markets1 empower the private sector1 and promote responsible and equitable social policies4 7#f7 ,historical preservation ,programs that support historical preservation efforts to help document the collective memory of the armed conflict in ,syria in order to support the processes of national reconciliation and peace-building4 7#g7 ,collection of evidence on human rights abuses ,programs that support the collection of evidence connected with serious human rights abuses and violations of international law4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to other assistance authorized under law1 there is authorized to be appropriated or allocated to the ,transition ,fund up to #bej1jjj1jjj annually for fiscal years #bjac through #bjae4 ,these funds shall remain available until expended4 7d7 ,uses of funds for nonproliferation ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 up to #ajj1jjj1jjj of the funds authorized under subsection 7c7 may also be transferred to and merged with funds made available to carry out in ,syria the purposes of chapter #i of part ,,ii of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcdi;bb et seq42 nonproliferation and export control assistance74 7e7 ,transfer authority 7#a7 ,in general ,in addition to other transfer authorities available to the ,department of ,state or other ,united ,states ,government agencies1 funds available for foreign assistance or funds of other ,united ,states ,government agencies involved in efforts related to the situation in ,syria may be transferred to or allocated as part of the ,fund4 ,amounts so transferred shall be merged with funds otherwise made available under this section and remain available until expended for the purposes specified in subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,limit ,the total amount of funds made available to1 or allocated for1 the ,fund may not exceed #bej1jjj1jjj in any fiscal year4 7#c7 ,transfer authority ,funds available to carry out assistance authorized by this section may be transferred to an agency or account determined most appropriate to facilitate the provision of assistance authorized by this section4 7#d7 ,additional to other authorities ,the transfer authorities in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#c7 are in addition to any other transfer authority available to the ,department of ,state or other ,united ,states ,government agencies4 7f7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the establishment of the ,transition ,fund1 or an allocation in reliance on the authorities of the ,transition ,fund1 and annually thereafter for the duration of the ,transition ,fund1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on ,united ,states efforts to assist the political transition in ,syria with a specific focus on the efforts supported by the ,transition ,fund4 7#b7 ,content ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,a description of the key efforts undertaken by the ,united ,states ,government to support the policy objectives outlined in section #d4 7,b7 ,a description of the efforts supported by the ,transition ,fund to support an effective and secure political transition in ,syria and how those activities align with the purposes described in subsection 7b74 7,c7 ,metrics and benchmarks established and used by the ,department of ,state to make allocations from the ,transition ,fund1 and to measure the performance of the ,transition ,fund and its various components4 7,d7 ,a description of efforts undertaken to coordinate with other donors and ensure that there is not a duplication of efforts1 including among ,federal agencies4 7#c7 ,form ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #bjb4 ,adjusting sanctions provisions in preparation for a political transition 7a7 ,removal of sanctions ,it is the sense of ,congress that1 once the ,government of ,syria has ceased its campaign of violence against the people of ,syria and a transition to a representative and inclusive recognized government has begun1 the ,united ,states ,government should begin a phased process to remove sanctions on ,syria1 provided that the post-,assad ,government of ,syria demonstrates its willingness to-- 7#a7 support human rights for all ,syrians irrespective of sect or ethnicity2 7#b7 reject terrorism2 and 7#c7 cooperate with the international community on nonproliferation efforts4 7b7 ,amendment to ,syria ,accountability and ,lebanese ,sovereignty ,restoration ,act of #bjjc ,section #e of the ,syria ,accountability and ,lebanese ,sovereignty ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7,public ,law #ajh-age2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting 7,a7 after 7#a72 and 7ii7 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 of subsection 7d7 and inserting subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 of paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7d72 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 respectively2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,c71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b7 of this paragraph1 by striking the comma at the end and inserting the following3 8or2 7#b7 makes the determination that the ,government of ,syria meets the requirements described in paragraph 7#b7 of such subsection and certifies such determination to ,congress in accordance with such subsection1 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 7,a7 after 7#a72 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d7 as subparagraphs 7,b71 7,c71 and 7,d71 respectively2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,d71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting the following3 8or2 7#b7 7,a7 ,bashar al-,assad is no longer the leader of ,syria2 and 7,b7 the ,government of ,syria has ceased its campaign of violence against the people of ,syria and begun the transition to a representative and inclusive government that supports the principles of-- 7i7 human rights for all ,syrians irrespective of sect1 religion1 or ethnicity2 7ii7 rejection of terrorism and particularly support for ,hezbollah and other terrorist organizations2 7iii7 cooperation with the international community on nonproliferation efforts2 and 7iv7 promotion of the unity and continuity of the ,syrian state4 4 ,,iii ,sanctions #cja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,finance1 and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,ways and ,means1 and the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,defense article2 defense service ,the terms defense article and defense service have the meanings given those terms in section #fdd of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bdjc74 7#c7 ,person ,the term person means an individual or entity4 7#d7 ,petroleum ,the term petroleum includes crude oil and any mixture of hydrocarbons that exists in liquid phase in natural underground reservoirs and remains liquid at atmospheric pressure after passing through surface separating facilities4 7#e7 ,petroleum products ,the term petroleum products includes unfinished oils1 liquefied petroleum gases1 pentanes plus1 aviation gasoline1 motor gasoline1 naptha-type jet fuel1 kerosene-type jet fuel1 kerosene1 distillate fuel oil1 residual fuel oil1 petrochemical feedstocks1 special naphthas1 lubricants1 waxes1 petroleum coke1 asphalt1 road oil1 still gas1 and miscellaneous products obtained from the processing of crude oil 7including lease condensate71 natural gas1 and other hydrocarbon compounds4 #cjb4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to persons providing defense articles or defense services to the ,assad regime of ,syria ,on or after the date that is #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president may impose sanctions from among the sanctions described in section #cjd with respect to any person that the ,president determines has1 on or after such date of enactment1 knowingly participated in or facilitated a significant transaction related to the sale or transfer of defense articles or defense services to the ,assad regime of ,syria1 including any successor entity comprised principally of loyalists to ,bashar al-,assad4 #cjc4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to persons providing petroleum or petroleum products to the ,assad regime of syria 7a7 ,in general ,on or after the date that is #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall impose not fewer than #e of the sanctions described in section #cjd with respect to each person that the ,president determines has1 on or after such date of enactment1 knowingly participated in or facilitated a significant transaction related to the sale or transfer of petroleum or petroleum products to the ,assad regime of ,syria1 including any successor entity comprised principally of loyalists to ,bashar al-,assad1 that directly contribute to the capability of the ,assad regime1 or any such successor entity1 to continue its aggression against the people of ,syria4 7b7 ,humanitarian exception ,the ,president may not impose sanctions under this section with respect to any person for conducting or facilitating a transaction necessary to meet humanitarian and basic human needs of the people of ,syria4 #cjd4 ,sanctions described ,the sanctions the ,president may impose with respect to a person under sections #cjb and #cjc are the following3 7#a7 ,export-,import ,bank assistance ,the ,president may direct the ,export-,import ,bank of the ,united ,states not to give approval to the issuance of any guarantee1 insurance1 extension of credit1 or participation in the extension of credit in connection with the export of any goods or services to the person4 7#b7 ,procurement sanction ,the ,president may prohibit the ,united ,states ,government entering into any contract for the procurement of any goods or services from the person4 7#c7 ,import sanctions ,the ,president may prohibit the importation into the ,united ,states of products produced by the person4 7#d7 ,arms export prohibition ,the ,president may prohibit the exportation or provision by sale1 lease or loan1 grant or other means1 directly or indirectly1 of any defense article or defense service to the person and the issuance of any license or other approval to the person under section #ch of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bggh74 7#e7 ,dual-use export prohibition ,the ,president may deny licenses and suspend existing licenses for the transfer to the person of items the export of which is controlled under the ,export ,administration ,act of #aigi 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 ,app4 #bdja et seq47 7as in effect pursuant to the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq477 or the ,export ,administration ,regulations under subchapter ,c of chapter ,,vii of title #ae1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#f7 ,property transactions ,the ,president may1 pursuant to such regulations as the ,president may prescribe1 prohibit the person from-- 7,a7 acquiring1 holding1 withholding1 using1 transferring1 withdrawing1 transporting1 importing1 or exporting any property that is subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states and with respect to which the person has any interest2 7,b7 dealing in or exercising any right1 power1 or privilege with respect to such property2 or 7,c7 conducting any transaction involving such property4 7#g7 ,visa ineligibility ,in the case of a person that is an alien1 the ,president may direct the ,secretary of ,state to deny a visa to1 and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security to exclude from the ,united ,states1 the person1 subject to regulatory exceptions to permit the ,united ,states to comply with the ,agreement between the ,united ,nations and the ,united ,states of ,america regarding the ,headquarters of the ,united ,nations and other applicable international obligations4 #cje4 ,waiver 7a7 ,in general ,the ,president may waive the application of section #cjb or #cjc if the ,president determines and reports to the appropriate congressional committees every #ahj days that the waiver is vital to the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,form ,a report submitted under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 ,,iv ,increased ,support for the ,opposition #dja4 ,increased support for the opposition 7a7 ,increased authorization ,to provide lethal and nonlethal assistance to ,syrian armed opposition ,subject to subsection 7b71 the ,president is authorized1 notwithstanding any other provision of law and using funds made available for foreign assistance1 to provide assistance1 including defense articles1 defense services1 and training to members of the ,syrian ,supreme ,military ,council1 units of the ,free ,syrian ,army1 and other ,syrian entities opposed to the government of ,bashar al-,assad4 7b7 ,notification ,not later than #ae days before obligating funds or otherwise making commitments1 as the case may be1 to provide the assistance described in subsection 7a71 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees-- 7#a7 a certification that-- 7,a7 assistance to any unit is being provided in accordance with section #fbj,m of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcgh;d72 7,b7 the leader or leaders of any unit for which assistance is planned to be provided are1 based on the information available to the ,united ,states ,government-- 7i7 not affiliated with any organization that has been designated as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to section #bai of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahi72 7ii7 opposed to the carrying out of sectarian violence and revenge killings2 and 7iii7 committed to civilian rule and the rule of law for ,syria2 7,c7 any military education and training will include information on observance of and respect for applicable laws of war1 human rights1 and fundamental freedoms2 and 7,d7 no man-portable air defense systems 7,,manpads7 will be transferred as part of the assistance2 and 7#b7 a written policy justification1 budget1 execution plan and timeline1 and anticipated completion date for the planned activity4 7c7 ,code of conduct ,the ,united ,states ,government shall encourage any entity receiving assistance pursuant to subsection 7a7 to commit to a code of conduct that includes respect for the applicable laws of war1 human rights1 fundamental freedoms1 and a commitment to refrain from sectarian violence4 7d7 ,reporting requirement ,in the event that the ,president exercises the authority in subsection 7a71 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees every #ij days thereafter until such time as the authority is no longer being exercised1 a detailed report on-- 7#a7 the education1 training or assistance provided2 7#b7 the vetting conducted to satisfy the certification requirement in subsection 7b77#a72 and 7#c7 steps taken to encourage the development of a code of conduct outlined in subsection 7c74 7e7 ,sunset provision ,the authority described in subsection 7a7 shall terminate on ,october #a1 #bjah4