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Determination With Respect to Syria

On July 20, 2026, the Deputy Secretary of State, pursuant to delegated authority, signed a determination of the Secretary of State related to assistance for Syria. The determina...

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ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

On July 20, 2026, the Deputy Secretary of State, pursuant to delegated authority, signed a determination of the Secretary of State related to assistance for Syria. The determination is set out below.

DATES:

The Deputy Secretary signed the delegation of authority on July 20, 2026.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Alice Kottmyer, Attorney-Adviser, L/M, 202-679-8083, .

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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Determination Under Section 7012 of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026 (Div. F, Pub. L. 119-75) With Respect to Syria

Pursuant to the authority vested in me by section 7012 of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026 (Div. F, Pub. L. 119-75) (FY 2026 NSSAA); E.O. 12163, as amended by E.O. 13346; and Department of State Delegation of Authority 513, I hereby determine that assistance for Syria is in the national interest of the United States and thereby waive the application of section 7012 of the FY 2026 NSSAA with respect to such assistance to Syria.

This determination shall be published in the Federal Register and, along with the accompanying Memorandum of Justification, shall be reported to Congress.

Signed on July 20, 2026, by Christopher Landau, Deputy Secretary of State.

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Authority:22 U.S.C. 2651a; Pub. L. 119-75.

Alice M. Kottmyer,

Attorney-Adviser, Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State.

[FR Doc. 2026-22471 Filed 11-3-26; 8:45 am]

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