The Tunisia Democracy Restoration Act establishes a policy to support the restoration of democracy in Tunisia and to oppose the current authoritarian takeover. It mandates the suspension of U.S. funding to any Tunisian security services or units linked to human rights abuses, domestic repression, or actions that undermine democracy within the country. The bill requires the President to create and publicly maintain a list of foreign persons involved in undermining Tunisia's democratic processes, significant corruption, or serious human rights abuses against its citizens, including political prisoners, activists, and journalists. This list, which must consider Tunisian government officials, will be updated every six months for four years. Sanctions imposed on listed individuals include property blocking within U.S. jurisdiction and rendering them ineligible for U.S. visas, admission, or parole , with existing visas subject to immediate revocation. Penalties apply for violations of these sanctions, though exceptions are made for compliance with United Nations Headquarters agreements. The President may suspend sanctions if Tunisia restores its 2014 democratic constitution, holds internationally monitored free and fair elections, and releases all political prisoners. Additionally, the Act allows for waivers based on U.S. national security interests or international agreement obligations. The Secretary of State must also develop a strategy for restoring democracy in Tunisia, and the entire Act is set to expire four years after enactment.
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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.
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.
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Tunisia Democracy Restoration Act
USA119th CongressHR-5101| House
| Updated: 9/2/2025
The Tunisia Democracy Restoration Act establishes a policy to support the restoration of democracy in Tunisia and to oppose the current authoritarian takeover. It mandates the suspension of U.S. funding to any Tunisian security services or units linked to human rights abuses, domestic repression, or actions that undermine democracy within the country. The bill requires the President to create and publicly maintain a list of foreign persons involved in undermining Tunisia's democratic processes, significant corruption, or serious human rights abuses against its citizens, including political prisoners, activists, and journalists. This list, which must consider Tunisian government officials, will be updated every six months for four years. Sanctions imposed on listed individuals include property blocking within U.S. jurisdiction and rendering them ineligible for U.S. visas, admission, or parole , with existing visas subject to immediate revocation. Penalties apply for violations of these sanctions, though exceptions are made for compliance with United Nations Headquarters agreements. The President may suspend sanctions if Tunisia restores its 2014 democratic constitution, holds internationally monitored free and fair elections, and releases all political prisoners. Additionally, the Act allows for waivers based on U.S. national security interests or international agreement obligations. The Secretary of State must also develop a strategy for restoring democracy in Tunisia, and the entire Act is set to expire four years after enactment.
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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.
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.