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Countering Russian Influence in Europe and Eurasia Act of 2017

USA115th CongressS-1221| Senate 
| Updated: 6/6/2017
Benjamin L. Cardin

Benjamin L. Cardin

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (3)
Jack Reed (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Rob Portman (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Countering Russian Influence in Europe and Eurasia Act of 2017 This bill declares that the United States supports the "Stimson Doctrine" and thus does not recognize territorial changes effected by force, including the illegal invasions and occupations of Abkhazia, South Ossetia, Crimea, Eastern Ukraine, and Transnistria. The bill: (1) authorizes FY2018-FY2019 assistance for the Countering Russian Influence Fund; and (2) prescribes fund use, including assisting those North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or European Union (EU) countries that are vulnerable to Russian influence or aggression to enhance their energy security, lessen dependence on Russian energy sources, and protect their infrastructure and electoral mechanisms from cyber attack. The Department of State shall establish a pilot program for Foreign Service officer positions focused on governance and anticorruption activities in vulnerable NATO and EU countries. The President shall submit annual reports to Congress regarding: (1) media organizations that are controlled and funded by the Russian government and affiliated entities, and (2) Russian influence on elections in Europe or Eurasia. The State Department shall work with the government of Ukraine to increase Ukrainian energy security and production and reduce its reliance on Russian energy imports. Authorizes FY2018-FY2019 assistance to promote Ukrainian energy security.

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Timeline
May 24, 2017
Introduced in Senate
May 24, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 25, 2017
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Jun 6, 2017
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with amendments. Without written report.
Jun 6, 2017
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 118.
  • May 24, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 24, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • May 25, 2017
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.


  • June 6, 2017
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with amendments. Without written report.


  • June 6, 2017
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 118.

International Affairs

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  • HR 115-3203: To provide congressional review and to counter Iranian and Russian governments' aggression.
  • HR 115-3364: Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act
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Countering Russian Influence in Europe and Eurasia Act of 2017

USA115th CongressS-1221| Senate 
| Updated: 6/6/2017
Countering Russian Influence in Europe and Eurasia Act of 2017 This bill declares that the United States supports the "Stimson Doctrine" and thus does not recognize territorial changes effected by force, including the illegal invasions and occupations of Abkhazia, South Ossetia, Crimea, Eastern Ukraine, and Transnistria. The bill: (1) authorizes FY2018-FY2019 assistance for the Countering Russian Influence Fund; and (2) prescribes fund use, including assisting those North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or European Union (EU) countries that are vulnerable to Russian influence or aggression to enhance their energy security, lessen dependence on Russian energy sources, and protect their infrastructure and electoral mechanisms from cyber attack. The Department of State shall establish a pilot program for Foreign Service officer positions focused on governance and anticorruption activities in vulnerable NATO and EU countries. The President shall submit annual reports to Congress regarding: (1) media organizations that are controlled and funded by the Russian government and affiliated entities, and (2) Russian influence on elections in Europe or Eurasia. The State Department shall work with the government of Ukraine to increase Ukrainian energy security and production and reduce its reliance on Russian energy imports. Authorizes FY2018-FY2019 assistance to promote Ukrainian energy security.

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Timeline
May 24, 2017
Introduced in Senate
May 24, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 25, 2017
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Jun 6, 2017
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with amendments. Without written report.
Jun 6, 2017
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 118.
  • May 24, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 24, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • May 25, 2017
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.


  • June 6, 2017
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with amendments. Without written report.


  • June 6, 2017
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 118.
Benjamin L. Cardin

Benjamin L. Cardin

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (3)
Jack Reed (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Rob Portman (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 115-3203: To provide congressional review and to counter Iranian and Russian governments' aggression.
  • HR 115-3364: Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AlbaniaAlliancesAsiaBosnia and HerzegovinaBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadElections, voting, political campaign regulationElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy pricesEnergy storage, supplies, demandEuropeEuropean UnionForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international bankingFraud offenses and financial crimesGeorgia (Republic)Government ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesHuman rightsInternational law and treatiesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaKosovoMacedoniaMilitary operations and strategyMoldovaNews media and reportingOil and gasPipelinesRussiaSanctionsSerbiaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSubversive activitiesTelevision and filmUkraineU.S. and foreign investments