Congress Seeks To Restrict U.S. Travel To Syria -- Washington Free Beacon
New bill would level harsh penalties for unauthorized travel
A new bill would severely restrict Americans from traveling to Syria and would imprison violators for up to 20 years for breaching the restrictions.
The bill, authored by Rep. Frank Wolf (R., Va.), was authored in response to a large influx of foreign fighters in Syria, including at least 50 Americans who are suspected of training and colluding with terror groups in the region.
“The International Conflicts of Concern Act” would officially designate Syria as a “country of conflict concern” and prevent Americans from traveling there without a license approved by the Treasury Department, according to a copy of the bill obtained by the Washington Free Beacon.
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My Comment: Rats!!! There goes my vacation plans to Syria this spring.
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