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Georgian Nightmare Non-Recognition Act

Bill Number
H.R. 243
Origin Chamber
House
Congress
119th Congress, Session 1
Policy Area
International Affairs
Status
Introduced
Latest Action
2025-01-16: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H189)
Last Updated
2025-10-01T08:06:18Z

Official 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.

Sponsor

Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]

Cosponsors (8)

Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10], Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37], Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17], Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19], Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3], Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]

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