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H.R. 4686 117th Congress House

Cambodia Democracy Act of 2021

Official title: To promote free and fair elections, political freedoms, and human rights in Cambodia, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 26, 2021 See on congress.gov
International Affairs AsiaCambodiaCongressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
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Elections, voting, political campaign regulationForeign propertyHuman rightsPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsSanctionsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusVisas and passportsWar and emergency powers
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 29, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sep 28, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 28, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 17 (Roll no. 301). (text: CR H5490-5491)
Sep 28, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5495-5496)
Sep 28, 2021
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.
Sep 28, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4686.
Sep 28, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5490-5492)
Sep 28, 2021
Ms. Wild moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 29, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 29, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 26, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and the Budget, 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.
Jul 26, 2021
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 28, 2021 House · vote #301 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 403–17 See who voted →
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 Latest action September 29, 2021

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Cambodia Democracy Act of 2021

This bill directs the President to impose sanctions on individuals responsible for acts to undermine democracy in Cambodia, including acts that constituted serious human rights violations.

The sanctions shall be directed at senior Cambodian government, military, or security forces officials responsible for such actions, as well as entities controlled or owned by such individuals.

The sanctions shall include blocking assets and restricting the entry of sanctioned individuals into the United States, and shall not apply to the importation of goods.

The President may waive the sanctions with respect to a person or entity if it is in the national interest of the United States. The President may suspend the sanctions if Cambodia makes meaningful progress toward ending government efforts to undermine democracy or committing human rights violations.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 3052 Cambodia Democracy and Human Rights Act of 2022
 Bill text 3 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 7
All 7 Democratic 2 Republican 2
D
Trahan, Lori
Massachusetts · Sep 27, 2021
Spanberger, Abigail
· Aug 6, 2021
 R
Kim, Young
California · Jul 27, 2021
 R
Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Jul 27, 2021
Lowenthal, Alan
· Jul 26, 2021
 D
Sherman, Brad
California · Jul 26, 2021
Taylor, Van
· Jul 26, 2021
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4686: Cambodia Democracy Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4686/
MLA
"H.R. 4686: Cambodia Democracy Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4686/.
Bluebook (legal)
H.R. 4686, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4686/.
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