; and (C) the potential for contributions from other countries and vetted non-state actor partners to establish and maintain one or more safe zones in Syria; and (3) assesses the potential effectiveness, risks, and operational requirements of other non-military means to enhance the protection of civilians, especially civilians who are in besieged areas, trapped at borders, or internally displaced. (b) Form The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex if necessary. (c) Consultation The report required by subsection (a) shall be informed by consultations with the Department of State, the United States Agency for International Development, the Department of Defense, and international and local organizations operating in Syria or in neighboring countries to alleviate the suffering of the Syrian people. (d) Definition In this section, the term appropriate congressional committees means— (1) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate. 303. Assistance to advance a comprehensive relief and recovery strategy in Syria (a) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the Government of Syria is in violation of numerous United Nations Security Council resolutions regarding the provision of humanitarian assistance to the people of Syria