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Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012

Introduced: April 19, 2012 Introduced by: McGovern, James P. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov

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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

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.

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