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Bill117th CongressFiled Feb 8, 2021International Affairs
H.R. 923

To support the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of the Republic of Georgia, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary passed house (Apr 27, 2022)

Georgia Support Act

This bill requires sanctions and reports related to Georgia.

The President shall impose entry and property-blocking sanctions against foreign persons responsible for or complicit in serious human rights abuses in the Georgian regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region/South Ossetia that are occupied by Russia. The President shall also report to Congress every 180 days on such foreign persons.

The Department of State shall report to Congress on various topics related to Georgia. The reports shall cover (1) U.S. security assistance to Georgia and an assessment of threats to the country's independence and its ability to defend itself, (2) cybersecurity cooperation between the United States and Georgia, (3) a strategy to help Georgia expand its capabilities to combat Russian disinformation and propaganda, and (4) U.S. democracy and governance assistance to Georgia.

What just happenedApr 28, 2022

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11](D-VA)Sponsor
18 cosponsors6 D12 R
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  1. Apr 28, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  2. Apr 27, 2022FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  3. Apr 27, 2022FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Apr 27, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 20 (Roll no. 131). (text: CR H4532-4534)

  5. Apr 27, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 20 (Roll no. 131).

  6. Apr 27, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4555-4556)

  7. Apr 27, 2022FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  8. Apr 27, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 923.

  9. Apr 27, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4532-4536)

  10. Apr 27, 2022FloorH30300

    Mr. Connolly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  11. Apr 5, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  12. Apr 5, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  13. Apr 23, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

    Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
  14. Feb 8, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Ways and Means Committee
  15. Feb 8, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Judiciary Committee
  16. Feb 8, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  17. Feb 8, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  18. Feb 8, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseApr 27, 202253

Georgia Support Act

This bill requires sanctions and reports related to Georgia.

The President shall impose entry and property-blocking sanctions against foreign persons responsible for or complicit in serious human rights abuses in the Georgian regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region/South Ossetia that are occupied by Russia. The President shall also report to Congress every 180 days on such foreign persons.

The Department of State shall report to Congress on various topics related to Georgia. The reports shall cover (1) U.S. security assistance to Georgia and an assessment of threats to the country's independence and its ability to defend itself, (2) cybersecurity cooperation between the United States and Georgia, (3) a strategy to help Georgia expand its capabilities to combat Russian disinformation and propaganda, and (4) U.S. democracy and governance assistance to Georgia.

Introduced in HouseFeb 8, 2021

Georgia Support Act

This bill requires sanctions and reports related to Georgia.

The President shall impose entry and property-blocking sanctions against foreign persons responsible for or complicit in serious human rights abuses in the Georgian regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region/South Ossetia that are occupied by Russia. The President shall also report to Congress every 180 days on such foreign persons.

The Department of State shall report to Congress on various topics related to Georgia. The reports shall cover (1) U.S. security assistance to Georgia and an assessment of threats to the country's independence and its ability to defend itself, (2) cybersecurity cooperation between the United States and Georgia, and (3) a strategy to help Georgia expand its capabilities to combat Russian disinformation and propaganda.

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