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Reaffirming the strategic partnership between the United States of America and the country of Georgia.

Introduced: October 23, 2017 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Nov 29, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
Oct 23, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
Oct 23, 2017
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Reaffirms U.S. support for the government of Georgia, its people, and its membership in NATO.

Honors the sacrifices of Georgian servicemembers and their families in the cause of freedom.

Supports Georgia's commitment to: (1) a peaceful resolution to the dispute with Russia; and (2) institutional reforms, freedom, territorial independence, and integration into Euro-Atlantic institutions.

Calls for the end of Russia's occupation of Georgian sovereign territory.

Supports increased economic cooperation and bilateral trade between the United States and Georgia.

Calls for the Georgian government to: (1) strengthen and enforce the rule of law with regard to adhering to contractual obligations and protecting intellectual property rights, and (2) demonstrate its commitment to welcome and respect freely negotiated conditions of business investment.

Stands by Georgia and its people and the shared vision of a free and independent Georgia.

What's happening now November 29, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.

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