Georgia Support Act
USA117th CongressHR-923| House
| Updated: 4/28/2022
Gerald E. Connolly
Democratic Representative
Virginia
Cosponsors (18)
Steve Chabot (Republican)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Steve Womack (Republican)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tim Walberg (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Kelly Armstrong (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bryan Steil (Republican)
Ways and Means Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee, Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
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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Introduced in House
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
Mr. Connolly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4532-4536)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 923.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4555-4556)
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)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
International Affairs
AsiaComputer security and identity theftConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEuropeForeign aid and international reliefForeign propertyFree trade and trade barriersGeorgia (Republic)Human rightsInternational organizations and cooperationMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsNews media and reportingPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRule of law and government transparencyRussiaSanctionsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTrade agreements and negotiationsVisas and passportsWar and emergency powers
Georgia Support Act
USA117th CongressHR-923| House
| Updated: 4/28/2022
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.
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Introduced in House
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
Mr. Connolly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4532-4536)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 923.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4555-4556)
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)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Gerald E. Connolly
Democratic Representative
Virginia
Cosponsors (18)
Steve Chabot (Republican)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Steve Womack (Republican)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tim Walberg (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Kelly Armstrong (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bryan Steil (Republican)
Ways and Means Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee, Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
International Affairs
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
AsiaComputer security and identity theftConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEuropeForeign aid and international reliefForeign propertyFree trade and trade barriersGeorgia (Republic)Human rightsInternational organizations and cooperationMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsNews media and reportingPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRule of law and government transparencyRussiaSanctionsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTrade agreements and negotiationsVisas and passportsWar and emergency powers