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Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012

Introduced: July 24, 2012 Introduced by: McGovern, James P. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 7, 2012
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 7, 2012
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 19, 2012
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
Apr 19, 2012
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, 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.
Apr 19, 2012
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E594-595)
Apr 19, 2012
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of State to publish and update a list of each person the Secretary has reason to believe: (1) is responsible for the detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, participated in related liability concealment efforts, financially benefited from Sergei Magnitsky's detention, abuse, or death, or was involved in the criminal conspiracy uncovered by Sergei Magnitsky; or (2) is responsible for extrajudicial killings, torture, or other human rights violations committed against individuals seeking to expose illegal activity carried out by Russian officials, or against persons seeking to promote human rights and freedoms.

Makes an alien on such list ineligible to enter or be admitted to the United States. Revokes any visa issued for such person. Authorizes the Secretary to waive such prohibition if in the U.S. national security interest. Requires congressional notification of any such waiver.

Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to freeze and prohibit U.S. property transactions of an individual who is on the list or who acts as an agent for a listed individual. Authorizes the Secretary to waive such actions if in the U.S. national security interest. Requires congressional notification of any such waiver.

Subjects a person who violates, attempts to violate, or causes a violation of such prohibitions to specified penalties.

Terminates this Act 10 years after its enactment.

What's happening now June 7, 2012

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • HR 6156 Related bill Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012
  • S 1039 Related bill Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012
  • S 3406 Related bill Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012
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 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 48
All 48 Democratic 11 Republican 8
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Himes, James A.
Connecticut · Aug 7, 2012
 D
Waters, Maxine
California · Aug 7, 2012
 D
Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Aug 2, 2012
 D
Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Jul 30, 2012
CROWLEY, JOSEPH
· Jul 30, 2012
 R
Diaz-Balart, Mario
Florida · Jul 30, 2012
DREIER, DAVID
· Jul 30, 2012
GALLEGLY, ELTON
· Jul 26, 2012
Paulsen, Erik
· Jul 26, 2012
 D
Pingree, Chellie
Maine · Jul 26, 2012
TIBERI, PATRICK
· Jul 26, 2012
Nunes, Devin
· Jul 24, 2012
Schmidt, Jean
· Jul 24, 2012
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Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · Jul 19, 2012
GREEN, GENE
· Jul 19, 2012
Hultgren, Randy
· Jul 19, 2012
Poe, Ted
· Jul 19, 2012
Roe, David
· Jul 19, 2012
 R
Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Jul 18, 2012
CAPUANO, MICHAEL
· Jul 18, 2012
 R
Carter, John R.
Texas · Jul 17, 2012
Ross, Dennis
· Jul 17, 2012
SHIMKUS, JOHN
· Jul 17, 2012
OLVER, JOHN
· Jul 9, 2012
Richardson, Laura
· Jun 27, 2012
 D
Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · Jun 26, 2012
 D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Jun 19, 2012
 R
Harris, Andy
Maryland · Jun 6, 2012
HINCHEY, MAURICE
· Jun 5, 2012
 D
Keating, William R.
Massachusetts · Jun 5, 2012
Marino, Tom
· Jun 1, 2012
 R
Calvert, Ken
California · May 18, 2012
Jenkins, Lynn
· May 10, 2012
 D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · May 10, 2012
 R
Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · May 10, 2012
HERGER, WALLY
· May 8, 2012
 D
Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · May 7, 2012
BERMAN, HOWARD
· Apr 27, 2012
BURTON, DAN
· Apr 19, 2012
LEVIN, SANDER
· Apr 19, 2012
PITTS, JOSEPH
· Apr 19, 2012
Roskam, Peter
· Apr 19, 2012
ROS-LEHTINEN, ILEANA
· Apr 19, 2012
ROYCE, ED
· Apr 19, 2012
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Apr 19, 2012
TOWNS, EDOLPHUS
· Apr 19, 2012
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Turner, Michael R.
Ohio · Apr 19, 2012
WOLF, FRANK
· Apr 19, 2012
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4405: Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-4405/
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