This bill establishes a United States policy to prohibit recognition of, or normalization of relations with, any Government of Georgia led by Bidzina Ivanishvili or his proxies, citing alleged crimes against the Georgian people. It mandates that the U.S. actively oppose such recognition by other nations and fully implement sanctions under Executive Order No. 14024. The legislation directs the use of authorities like the Global Magnitsky Act to deter corrupt activities or foreign influence operations by Georgia on behalf of China, Iran, and Russia, while explicitly prohibiting federal officials and funds from recognizing Ivanishvili's led government. Additionally, the bill requires the United States to recognize the incumbent President of Georgia, prior to the October 26, 2024 elections, as the country's only legitimate leader. This policy can be declared void by the President if free and fair elections, certified by the U.S. Helsinki Commission, restore the Georgian constitution.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H189)
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H189)
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Georgian Nightmare Non-Recognition Act
USA119th CongressHR-243| House
| Updated: 1/16/2025
This bill establishes a United States policy to prohibit recognition of, or normalization of relations with, any Government of Georgia led by Bidzina Ivanishvili or his proxies, citing alleged crimes against the Georgian people. It mandates that the U.S. actively oppose such recognition by other nations and fully implement sanctions under Executive Order No. 14024. The legislation directs the use of authorities like the Global Magnitsky Act to deter corrupt activities or foreign influence operations by Georgia on behalf of China, Iran, and Russia, while explicitly prohibiting federal officials and funds from recognizing Ivanishvili's led government. Additionally, the bill requires the United States to recognize the incumbent President of Georgia, prior to the October 26, 2024 elections, as the country's only legitimate leader. This policy can be declared void by the President if free and fair elections, certified by the U.S. Helsinki Commission, restore the Georgian constitution.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H189)
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H189)