HR 243
119th Congress
House
International Affairs
Europe
Georgia (Republic)
Human rights
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Georgian Nightmare Non-Recognition Act
Introduced: January 9, 2025
Introduced by:
Wilson, Joe
Republican
· South Carolina
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 16, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H189)
Jan 9, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Jan 9, 2025
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Georgian Nightmare Non-Recognition Act
This bill prohibits federal officials and employees from taking any action, or expending any federal funds, to recognize or imply U.S. recognition of (1) Bidzina Ivanishvili, or (2) any government of the nation of Georgia that is led by Bidzina Ivanishvili or any proxies.
The bill also specifies that the United States must recognize the incumbent president of Georgia prior to the October 26, 2024, elections as the only legitimate leader of Georgia.
The President may declare this policy void if the chairman and co-chairman of the U.S. Helsinki Commission certify that Georgia has held free and fair elections.
What's happening now
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H189)
Committees of jurisdiction
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