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HR 5056 107th Congress House

Belarus Democracy Act of 2002

Official title: To provide for the promotion of democracy, human rights, and rule of law in the Republic of Belarus and for the consolidation and strengthening of Belarus sovereignty and independence.

Introduced: July 25, 2002 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 107th Congress (2001–2002) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jul 29, 2002
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Monetary Policy and Trade, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Jul 18, 2002
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
Jun 28, 2002
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1176)
Jun 27, 2002
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, 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.
Jun 27, 2002
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 29, 2002

Referred to the Subcommittee on International Monetary Policy and Trade, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Belarus Democracy Act of 2002 - Authorizes the President to support primarily indigenous Belarusian groups that are committed to the support of democratic processes in various activities that may include: (1) observation of elections and the promotion of free and fair electoral processes, including the development of democratic political parties; (2) development of independent media supported by nonstate-controlled printing facilities; (3) support of human rights; and (4) establishment of international exchanges and advanced professional training programs for leaders and members of democratic forces that foster the growth of civil society.

Places economic sanctions on Belarus and bars senior Belarusian leaders and their immediate relations from entering the United States. Allows sanctions to be lifted only if the Belarusian Government meets specific democratic conditions. Affirms solidarity with the democratic forces in Belarus and calls upon the Government of Belarus to permit basic freedoms and allow free, fair and transparent presidential and parliamentary elections. Calls upon the Russian Government to use its influence to encourage democratic development in Belarus so that it can become an independent state that is integrated into Europe.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 6
 Cosponsors 3
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DEUTSCH, PETER
· Jul 25, 2002
HOEFFEL, JOSEPH
· Jul 25, 2002
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Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Jul 25, 2002
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5056: Belarus Democracy Act of 2002. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-5056/
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