Rescission of the State Sponsor of Terrorism Determination Regarding Syria

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 167 (Monday, August 31, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 55965]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-17653]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 13114]


Rescission of the State Sponsor of Terrorism Determination 
Regarding Syria

    In accordance with sections 1754 (c) and 1768(c) of the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (50 U.S.C. 4813(c) and 
4826(c)), I hereby rescind the Determination of December 29, 1979, 
regarding Syria, effective August 24, 2026. This action is based upon 
the considerations contained in the memorandum accompanying the 
Presidential Report of July 8, 2026, regarding Syria.
    This rescission shall also satisfy the provisions of section 
620A(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2371(c)), and 
section 40(f) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2780(f), and, 
to the extent applicable, section 6(j) of the Export Administration Act 
of 1979 (50 U.S.C. App. 2405(j)), and as continued in effect by 
Executive Order 13222 of August 17, 2001).
    This notice shall be published in the Federal Register.

    Dated: August 24, 2026.
Marco Rubio,
Secretary of State, Office of the Secretary, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2026-17653 Filed 8-28-26; 8:45 am]
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