This bill, titled the Belarus Democracy, Human Rights, and Sovereignty Act of 2025 , reauthorizes and significantly modifies the Belarus Democracy Act of 2004. Its core purpose is to strengthen U.S. support for democracy, human rights, and the sovereignty of Belarus, while holding the Lukashenka regime accountable for its repression and complicity in Russia's aggression against Ukraine. The legislation updates its findings to reflect the fraudulent 2020 presidential election, the regime's violent crackdowns, and the ongoing detention of political prisoners. It highlights the forced landing of Ryanair Flight 4978, the weaponization of migrants, and Belarus's extensive role in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, including hosting Russian forces and nuclear weapons, and participating in the abduction of Ukrainian children. U.S. policy is expanded to condemn these actions, demand accountability for aggression against Ukraine, and call for the immediate release of all political prisoners. The bill reaffirms solidarity with the Belarusian people, supports their democratic aspirations, and explicitly refuses to recognize Lukashenka's illegitimate regime, advocating for free and fair elections under international observation. To promote democracy, the bill expands assistance for independent media, civil society organizations, and human rights defenders, while countering internet censorship. It also supports the defense of Belarusian sovereignty from Russian encroachment, enhances democratic political parties, and fosters Belarusian language and cultural preservation. This assistance aims to strengthen the democratic opposition and support those in exile. The bill significantly strengthens sanctions, making them mandatory for individuals involved in election manipulation, gross human rights violations, or interference on behalf of Russia. Sanctions also target officials complicit in the abduction of Ukrainian children or those enabling Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Existing sanctions imposed by executive orders are to remain in effect until substantial democratic progress is certified. New reporting requirements mandate assessments on Russia's military presence in Belarus, the Lukashenka regime's support for the Wagner Group, and its role in the abduction of Ukrainian children. Reports will also cover Belarusian arms purchases from Russia or Iran, efforts to circumvent export controls, and the impact of migrant weaponization on NATO security. These reports aim to inform further accountability measures.