US HB4804

Secretary of State authorized to facilitate an annual strategic dialogue with the Belarusian democratic movement to support efforts for free and fair elections and return to democratic rule

Dialogue aims to ensure accountability through sanctions against the Lukashenka regime for human rights abuses and support for Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine

Addresses release of political prisoners and wrongfully detained individuals in Belarus, including journalists

Supports Belarusians living outside Belarus with access to essential services and responds to political, economic, and security impacts on neighboring countries

Promotes Belarusian language and cultural programs, independent media, and civil society efforts to restore democratic institutions