119th Congress International Affairs
H.R. 243: Georgian Nightmare Non-Recognition Act
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Summary
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.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Steve Cohen D-TNOriginal
- Emanuel Cleaver D-MO
- Lloyd Doggett D-TX
- Michael Lawler R-NY
- Michael Turner R-OH
- Jimmy Panetta D-CA
- Thomas Suozzi D-NY
- Eugene Vindman D-VA
Who scored on this bill
- 1Joe Wilson SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by Joe Wilson.
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- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H189)
- Introduced in House
- 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.