Congress 117 - HR 923 - 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 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.

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Apr 28, 2022

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Apr 27, 2022

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Apr 27, 2022

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 27, 2022

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)
Apr 27, 2022

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).
Apr 27, 2022

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4555-4556)
Apr 27, 2022

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.
Apr 27, 2022

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 923.
Apr 27, 2022

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4532-4536)
Apr 27, 2022

Mr. Connolly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 5, 2022

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
Apr 5, 2022

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 23, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Feb 8, 2021

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.
Feb 8, 2021

Introduced in House

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