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MEGOBARI Act

USA119th CongressHR-36| House 
| Updated: 5/6/2025
Joe Wilson

Joe Wilson

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (18)
Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Richard Hudson (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Jim Costa (Democratic)Michael R. Turner (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)William R. Keating (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Mobilizing and Enhancing Georgia's Options for Building Accountability, Resilience, and Independence Act," or MEGOBARI Act, seeks to counter the influence of the Chinese Communist Party, the Iranian Regime, and the Russian Federation in Georgia. It establishes a U.S. policy to support Georgia's constitutional aspirations for membership in the European Union and NATO, and to protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity from Russian aggression. The bill expresses concern over recent democratic backsliding in Georgia and its increasing ties with anti-Western authoritarian regimes. The Act states that the U.S. will reevaluate its relationship and review all forms of foreign and security assistance to the Government of Georgia if it fails to reorient itself toward its European Union accession agenda and advance policies reflecting the Georgian people's wishes. It calls on Georgian political parties to address the European Commission's reform plan and emphasizes the importance of supporting democratic values, including free elections, an independent judiciary, and media freedom. The bill also urges the release of politically motivated detainees and thorough investigations into election allegations. A key provision of the bill involves imposing sanctions on foreign persons, including current or former Georgian officials and their immediate family members, who have knowingly engaged in significant acts of corruption, violence, or intimidation related to blocking Euro-Atlantic integration. These sanctions include inadmissibility to the U.S. and revocation of visas. The President may also impose sanctions, including asset blocking, on individuals undermining Georgia's peace, security, stability, sovereignty, or territorial integrity. Furthermore, the Act requires reports on Russian intelligence assets and Chinese influence in Georgia, as well as a five-year U.S. strategy for bilateral relations. Should Georgia demonstrate significant and sustained progress in reinvigorating its democracy and advancing Euro-Atlantic integration, the bill encourages enhanced people-to-people contacts, academic exchanges, and expanded military cooperation to bolster Georgia's defense against Russian threats. The Act is set to sunset five years after its enactment.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8566
MEGOBARI Act
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
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.
Apr 28, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-868
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment. Without written report.
May 5, 2025
Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 5, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1823-1828: 1)
May 5, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 36.
May 5, 2025
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.
May 5, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1840-1841: 1)
May 5, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 349 - 42 (Roll no. 116). (text: CR H1824-1826)
View Vote
May 5, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 6, 2025
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 70.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8566
    MEGOBARI Act


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    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.


  • April 28, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-868
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment. Without written report.


  • May 5, 2025
    Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • May 5, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1823-1828: 1)


  • May 5, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 36.


  • May 5, 2025
    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.


  • May 5, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1840-1841: 1)


  • May 5, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 349 - 42 (Roll no. 116). (text: CR H1824-1826)
    View Vote


  • May 5, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 6, 2025
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 70.

International Affairs

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  • S 119-868: MEGOBARI Act
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MEGOBARI Act

USA119th CongressHR-36| House 
| Updated: 5/6/2025
The "Mobilizing and Enhancing Georgia's Options for Building Accountability, Resilience, and Independence Act," or MEGOBARI Act, seeks to counter the influence of the Chinese Communist Party, the Iranian Regime, and the Russian Federation in Georgia. It establishes a U.S. policy to support Georgia's constitutional aspirations for membership in the European Union and NATO, and to protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity from Russian aggression. The bill expresses concern over recent democratic backsliding in Georgia and its increasing ties with anti-Western authoritarian regimes. The Act states that the U.S. will reevaluate its relationship and review all forms of foreign and security assistance to the Government of Georgia if it fails to reorient itself toward its European Union accession agenda and advance policies reflecting the Georgian people's wishes. It calls on Georgian political parties to address the European Commission's reform plan and emphasizes the importance of supporting democratic values, including free elections, an independent judiciary, and media freedom. The bill also urges the release of politically motivated detainees and thorough investigations into election allegations. A key provision of the bill involves imposing sanctions on foreign persons, including current or former Georgian officials and their immediate family members, who have knowingly engaged in significant acts of corruption, violence, or intimidation related to blocking Euro-Atlantic integration. These sanctions include inadmissibility to the U.S. and revocation of visas. The President may also impose sanctions, including asset blocking, on individuals undermining Georgia's peace, security, stability, sovereignty, or territorial integrity. Furthermore, the Act requires reports on Russian intelligence assets and Chinese influence in Georgia, as well as a five-year U.S. strategy for bilateral relations. Should Georgia demonstrate significant and sustained progress in reinvigorating its democracy and advancing Euro-Atlantic integration, the bill encourages enhanced people-to-people contacts, academic exchanges, and expanded military cooperation to bolster Georgia's defense against Russian threats. The Act is set to sunset five years after its enactment.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8566
MEGOBARI Act
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
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.
Apr 28, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-868
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment. Without written report.
May 5, 2025
Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 5, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1823-1828: 1)
May 5, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 36.
May 5, 2025
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.
May 5, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1840-1841: 1)
May 5, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 349 - 42 (Roll no. 116). (text: CR H1824-1826)
View Vote
May 5, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 6, 2025
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 70.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8566
    MEGOBARI Act


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    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.


  • April 28, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-868
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment. Without written report.


  • May 5, 2025
    Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • May 5, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1823-1828: 1)


  • May 5, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 36.


  • May 5, 2025
    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.


  • May 5, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1840-1841: 1)


  • May 5, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 349 - 42 (Roll no. 116). (text: CR H1824-1826)
    View Vote


  • May 5, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 6, 2025
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 70.
Joe Wilson

Joe Wilson

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (18)
Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Richard Hudson (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Jim Costa (Democratic)Michael R. Turner (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)William R. Keating (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Judiciary Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 119-868: MEGOBARI Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AlliancesAsiaBooks and print mediaChinaCivil actions and liabilityCollective securityCongressional oversightCriminal procedure and sentencingDetention of personsDigital mediaElections, voting, political campaign regulationEuropeEuropean UnionFederal officialsForeign propertyGeorgia (Republic)Government ethics and transparency, public corruptionHuman rightsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationIranPolitical parties and affiliationPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsProtest and dissentRule of law and government transparencyRussiaSanctionsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusVisas and passports