H.R. 10827 — Protection of Syrian Religious and Ethnic Minorities Act

This section states the policy of the United States that the President should impose targeted sanctions on Syrian officials, security personnel, militia leaders, and foreign persons connected to the interim Syrian government who are responsible for human rights abuses or persecution against religious and ethnic minorities. It requires the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Director of National Intelligence, to submit within 90 days a report identifying such individuals and a determination on whether to apply sanctions under existing authorities, including asset blocking, visa restrictions, and other measures related to terrorism, corruption, or war crimes.