VoterlyH.R. 923: Georgia Support Act
117th Congress · Sponsored from Virginia · In committee
What this bill does
Georgia Support Act This bill requires sanctions and reports related to Georgia. The President shall impose entry and property-blocking sanctions against foreign persons responsible for or complicit in serious human rights abuses in the Georgian regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region/South Ossetia that are occupied by Russia. The President shall also report to Congress every 180 days on such foreign persons. The Department of State shall report to Congress on various topics related to Georgia. The reports shall cover (1) U.S. security assistance to Georgia and an assessment of threats to the country's independence and its ability to defend itself, (2) cybersecurity cooperation between the United States and Georgia, (3) a strategy to help Georgia expand its capabilities to combat Russian disinformation and propaganda, and (4) U.S. democracy and governance assistance to Georgia.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2021-02-08
- Policy area International Affairs
- Cosponsors 18
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11] introduced H.R. 923. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
Take a position & compare alignment
Agree or disagree with H.R. 923? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 923 do?
Georgia Support Act This bill requires sanctions and reports related to Georgia. The President shall impose entry and property-blocking sanctions against foreign persons responsible for or complicit in serious human rights abuses in the Georgian regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinva…
Who sponsored H.R. 923?
Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11] (D) of Virginia is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 923?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 923 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.