MEGOBARI Act

3/28/2025, 11:03 AM
Congress
119

Number
S - 868

Introduced on
2025-03-05

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
Jeanne Shaheen

Cosponsors
Christopher A. Coons
Pete Ricketts
James E. Risch

Variations and Revisions

3/5/2025

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Bill 119 s 868, also known as the "Support Democracy and Rule of Law in Georgia Act," is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of promoting democracy and the rule of law in the country of Georgia. The bill outlines various measures to achieve this goal, including providing support for democratic institutions, promoting free and fair elections, and combating corruption.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a fund to support civil society organizations in Georgia that are working to promote democracy and human rights. The bill also calls for increased US assistance to Georgia to strengthen its democratic institutions and promote the rule of law.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to support free and fair elections in Georgia, including providing assistance for election monitoring and supporting efforts to combat election fraud. The bill also calls for increased US support for anti-corruption efforts in Georgia, including providing assistance to strengthen the country's legal and judicial systems. Overall, Bill 119 s 868 aims to support democracy and the rule of law in Georgia through a combination of financial assistance, technical support, and diplomatic engagement. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as an important step towards promoting democracy and human rights in Georgia.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to support democracy and the rule of law in Georgia, and for other purposes.

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Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.