Congress 116 - HR 598 - Georgia Support Act

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Asia Computer security and identity theft Conflicts and wars Congressional oversight Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad Europe Foreign aid and international relief Foreign property Free trade and trade barriers Georgia (Republic) Human rights International Affairs International organizations and cooperation Military assistance, sales, and agreements News media and reporting Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents Rule of law and government transparency Russia Sanctions Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status Trade agreements and negotiations Visas and passports War and emergency powers

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Georgia Support Act

This bill directs the Department of State to 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.

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.

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Oct 23, 2019

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Oct 22, 2019

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 22, 2019

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8358-8360)
Oct 22, 2019

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8358-8360)
Oct 22, 2019

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 598.
Oct 22, 2019

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8358-8362)
Oct 22, 2019

Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 22, 2019

Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
May 22, 2019

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 22, 2019

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 25, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Jan 16, 2019

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.
Jan 16, 2019

Introduced in House

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