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Congress·Passed House·H.R. 36

Georgia: Promoting Democracy and Countering Foreign Influence

MEGOBARI Act

Also known as: Mobilizing and Enhancing Georgia’s Options for Building Accountability, Resilience, and Independence Act

11 months ago·View on Congress.gov
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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • This bill aims to help the country of Georgia stay on a democratic path and join groups like the European Union and NATO. It responds to concerns that the current Georgian government is moving away from Western allies and becoming too close to Russia and China.
  • The policy would punish Georgian officials who use violence, corruption, or intimidation to stop their country from joining Western organizations. These punishments include blocking them from traveling to the United States and freezing any money or property they own in the U.S.
  • The U.S. government would be required to create a new five-year plan for its relationship with Georgia. This includes checking if Georgia should continue to be one of the top countries in its region to receive American financial aid.
  • If Georgia shows it is making real progress toward democracy and fair elections, the U.S. promises to increase military support and help with territorial defense. This would include better equipment and training to help Georgia protect itself from Russian aggression.
  • The bill also calls for a deep investigation into how much Russian and Chinese intelligence agencies have moved into Georgia's government and society. It asks for a report on how these foreign powers might be working together to influence the region.

Milestones

2 milestones11 actions
May 6, 2025Senate

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 70.

May 5, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

May 5, 2025House

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)

May 5, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: 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)

May 5, 2025House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1840-1841)

Vote Results

1 vote
HousePassedProceduralMay 5, 2025

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

349
42
Democrat
181 – 8 · 24
Republican
168 – 34 · 18
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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

MEGOBARI Act

Bill NumberHR 36
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReceived in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 70.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(18)
D: 10R: 8

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