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 PUBLIC LAW 108–175—DEC. 12, 2003

117 STAT. 2489

in the future, and has agreed to allow United Nations and other international observers to verify such actions and assurances; and (4) the Government of Syria has ceased all support for, and facilitation of, all terrorist activities inside of Iraq, including preventing the use of territory under its control by any means whatsoever to support those engaged in terrorist activities inside of Iraq. SEC. 6. REPORT.

(a) REPORT.—Not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 12 months thereafter until the conditions described in paragraphs (1) through (4) of section 5(d) are satisfied, the Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on— (1) Syria’s progress toward meeting the conditions described in paragraphs (1) through (4) of section 5(d); (2) connections, if any, between individual terrorists and terrorist groups which maintain offices, training camps, or other facilities on Syrian territory, or operate in areas of Lebanon occupied by the Syrian armed forces, and terrorist attacks on the United States or its citizens, installations, or allies; and (3) how the United States is increasing its efforts against Hizballah and other terrorist organizations supported by Syria. (b) FORM.—The report submitted under subsection (a) shall be in unclassified form but may include a classified annex. SEC. 7. DEFINITION OF APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES.

In this Act, the term ‘‘appropriate congressional committees’’ means the Committee on International Relations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.

22 USC 2151 note. Deadlines.

22 USC 2151 note.

Approved December 12, 2003.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1828: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 108–314 (Comm. on International Relations). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 149 (2003): Oct. 15, considered and passed House. Nov. 11, considered and passed Senate, amended. Nov. 20, House concurred in Senate amendments. WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 39 (2003): Dec. 12, Presidential statement.

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