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To support the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of the Republic of Georgia, and for other purposes.
Legislative Progress
Introduced
February 8, 2021
Latest Action
April 28, 2022
Primary Sponsor
Gerald E. ConnollyDemocratic(VA)
Momentum (last 30 days)
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Speed vs cohort
96pct
444d open
vs 9,698 other HR bills in the 117th — cohort avg 63d
Georgia Support Act This bill requires sanctions and reports related to Georgia. The President shall impose entry and property-blocking sanctions against foreign persons responsible for or complicit in serious human rights abuses in the Georgian regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region/South Ossetia that are occupied by Russia. The President shall also report to Congress every 180 days on such foreign persons. The Department of State shall report to Congress on various topics related to Georgia. The reports shall cover (1) U.S. security assistance to Georgia and an assessment of threats to the country's independence and its ability to defend itself, (2) cybersecurity cooperation between the United States and Georgia, (3) a strategy to help Georgia expand its capabilities to combat Russian disinformation and propaganda, and (4) U.S. democracy and governance assistance to Georgia.
Yes
406
No
20
Present
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Not Voting
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2022 · second_quarter · Foreign Relations
Reviewed for endorsement letter by a House office to the State Department about the "x" marker on passports in place of either "male" or "female" Opposed H.R.923, the Georgia Support Act Suggested questions to Senate office for Deputy Sec. McKeon (State) hearing appearance before Senate Foreign Relations Committee related to sexual orientation/gender identity/abortion provisions in the FY2023 Presidential Budget Lobbied House members and House and Senate offices against proposed amendments by the U.S. to the WHO's International Health Regulations
Client expense: $13,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 20 (Roll no. 131). (text: CR H4532-4534)
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 20 (Roll no. 131).
HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4555-4556)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 923.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4532-4536)
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Sources: Congress.gov · House Clerk roll-call votes
| house |
| On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended |
Passed |
| April 27, 2022 |
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Mr. Connolly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, 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
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
| Referred to |
| February 8, 2021 |
| Ways and Means Committee | House | Referred to | February 8, 2021 |
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| Brian K. Fitzpatrick | Republican | PA |
| Bryan Steil | Republican | WI |
| Carol D. Miller | Republican | WV |
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| John W. Rose | Republican | TN |
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