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US SB868
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires the President within 90 days to determine whether Georgian government officials, parliamentarians serving since January 1, 2014, and their immediate family members have engaged in corruption, violence, or acts blocking Euro-Atlantic integration, and impose visa bans and property-blocking sanctions on those identified
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Mandates a classified intelligence report within 180 days examining Russian intelligence penetration in Georgia, with an annex on Chinese influence and potential Russian-Chinese cooperation in the country
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Directs the Secretary of State and USAID to submit a 5-year bilateral strategy within 90 days, assessing whether Georgia should remain the second-highest U.S. funding recipient in the Europe and Eurasia region
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Authorizes expanded military cooperation and defense equipment for Georgia's territorial defense against Russian aggression, contingent on Presidential certification that Georgia has made progress toward democracy and Euro-Atlantic integration
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Contains a 5-year sunset provision and calls for suspension of the U.S.-Georgia Strategic Partnership Commission (established January 9, 2009) until the Georgian government represents citizens' democratic wishes and advances EU/NATO membership
Legislative Description
MEGOBARI Act Mobilizing and Enhancing Georgia’s Options for Building Accountability, Resilience, and Independence Act
International affairs
Last Action
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 55.
4/28/2025