; and (2) the deliberate diversion, hindering, or blocking of access for humanitarian purposes, including access across borders and conflict lines, with the intent to inflict suffering on civilians. 202. Imposition of sanctions with respect to the transfer of goods or technologies to Syria that are likely to be used to commit human rights abuses Section 703(b)(2)(C) of the Syria Human Rights Accountability Act of 2012 ( 22 U.S.C. 8792(b)(2)(C) ) is amended— (1) in clause (i), by striking or at the end; (2) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (iii) any article— (I) designated by the President for purposes of the United States Munitions List under section 38(a)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2778(a)(1) ); and (II) that the President determines is significant for purposes of the imposition of sanctions under subsection (a); or (iv) other goods or technologies that the President determines are used by the Government of Syria to commit human rights abuses against the people of Syria. . III Assistance for the people of Syria 301. Briefing on monitoring and evaluating of ongoing assistance programs in Syria and to the Syrian people (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State and the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development shall brief the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate on the monitoring and evaluation of ongoing assistance programs in Syria and for the Syrian people, including assistance provided through multilateral organizations. (b) Matters To be included The briefing required by subsection (a) shall include a description of— (1) the specific project monitoring and evaluation efforts, including measurable goals and performance metrics for assistance in Syria