This bill mandates the Secretary of State to facilitate an annual strategic dialogue between the United States and Moldova. This dialogue aims to advance key bilateral priorities, including strengthening defense and security cooperation , discussing Moldova's progress towards European Union integration , and enhancing economic and energy ties. It also seeks to reaffirm support for Moldova's sovereignty and territorial integrity, expand the State Partnership Program, and support American Spaces in Moldova. Within 30 days of enactment, the Secretary of State must submit a comprehensive report to Congress. This report will include a four-year strategy to bolster U.S.-Moldovan relations and support Moldova's goal of joining the European Union by 2030. Additionally, it requires a description of actions taken to counter malign influence by Russia and China in Moldova since January 2025, a list of foreign assistance programs, and details on efforts to support Moldova's EU accession and cooperation with NATO. A crucial provision of the bill ensures the maintenance of certain sanctions imposed by the United States against specific individuals and entities. These sanctions, targeting figures like Ilan Shor and Vlad Plahotniuc, as well as the Shor Party, cannot be terminated or waived without the Secretary of State and Secretary of the Treasury certifying to Congress that the sanctioned behavior has ceased. This process requires written certification, a briefing, and consultation with appropriate congressional committees, reinforcing accountability for those undermining Moldova's democratic institutions.
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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.
International Affairs
Moldova Support Act of 2026
USA119th CongressHR-8176| House
| Updated: 4/2/2026
This bill mandates the Secretary of State to facilitate an annual strategic dialogue between the United States and Moldova. This dialogue aims to advance key bilateral priorities, including strengthening defense and security cooperation , discussing Moldova's progress towards European Union integration , and enhancing economic and energy ties. It also seeks to reaffirm support for Moldova's sovereignty and territorial integrity, expand the State Partnership Program, and support American Spaces in Moldova. Within 30 days of enactment, the Secretary of State must submit a comprehensive report to Congress. This report will include a four-year strategy to bolster U.S.-Moldovan relations and support Moldova's goal of joining the European Union by 2030. Additionally, it requires a description of actions taken to counter malign influence by Russia and China in Moldova since January 2025, a list of foreign assistance programs, and details on efforts to support Moldova's EU accession and cooperation with NATO. A crucial provision of the bill ensures the maintenance of certain sanctions imposed by the United States against specific individuals and entities. These sanctions, targeting figures like Ilan Shor and Vlad Plahotniuc, as well as the Shor Party, cannot be terminated or waived without the Secretary of State and Secretary of the Treasury certifying to Congress that the sanctioned behavior has ceased. This process requires written certification, a briefing, and consultation with appropriate congressional committees, reinforcing accountability for those undermining Moldova's democratic institutions.
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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.