The MEGOBARI Act has been approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and is now waiting for a vote by the full Senate. It is currently placed on the legislative calendar and is actively moving forward. There is no companion bill mentioned for this legislation.
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Likely to pass
The bill has strong bipartisan support and has already moved through the committee process without any changes.
Key Points
This bill, known as the MEGOBARI Act, aims to stop democratic backsliding in the country of Georgia. It responds to concerns that Georgia's current government is moving away from Western allies and becoming more friendly with Russia and China.
The policy allows for sanctions on Georgian officials and their families if they are involved in corruption, violence, or efforts to block the country from joining the European Union and NATO. Sanctions include freezing their property in the United States and banning them from entering the country.
It requires the State Department to create a five-year plan for relations with Georgia. This includes checking if Georgia should remain a top recipient of U.S. funding and finding ways to support independent news and local community groups.
U.S. intelligence agencies must report on how much Russia and China are influencing Georgia's government. This includes looking for Russian spies and tracking how those two countries work together to affect Georgian politics.
If the Georgian government shows it is making real progress toward democracy, the U.S. may offer more military help and better trade deals. This help would focus on helping Georgia defend its borders against Russian aggression.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
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Apr 28, 2025Senate
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 55.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Apr 28, 2025Senate
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment. Without written report.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Mar 27, 2025Senate
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Mar 5, 2025Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Mar 5, 2025
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
MEGOBARI Act
Bill NumberS 868
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 55.
