Contact Congress about H.R. 36: MEGOBARI Act

The bill would target people tied to corruption, violence, or anti-democratic pressure in Georgia. It would freeze U.S.-linked assets, block U.S. visas, and require reports on Russian and Chinese influence there.

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MEGOBARI Act is a Senate bill waiting for floor action. The latest recorded action: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 70.

Latest action on H.R. 36: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 70.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects Georgian officials, political leaders, security officials, court officials, and close family members who benefited from corruption or anti-democratic conduct. It also affects other foreign people or groups that harm Georgia's peace, security, sovereignty, or borders. Georgian civil society groups, independent media, students, and people involved in U.S.-Georgia exchanges could see more support if Georgia makes lasting democratic progress. U.S. agencies would also have new reporting, planning, and sanctions work.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it ties U.S. pressure and support to Georgia's democratic direction. It aims to punish powerful people, not the general public, when they help corruption, violence, or foreign pressure. It also signals U.S. support for Georgia's ties with Europe and NATO. The results would depend on how the President uses the sanctions and how leaders in Georgia respond.

Key provisions in H.R. 36

• U.S. officials must study Russian intelligence activity in Georgia. The Secretary of State, Director of National Intelligence, and Secretary of Defense must send Congress a classified report within 180 days, including a section on Chinese influence and possible Russia-China cooperation.
• The U.S. must write a 5-year plan for relations with Georgia. The Secretary of State and the head of the U.S. Agency for International Development must send it within 90 days, with goals, tools, funding levels, and an aid review, plus a classified section.
• The U.S. would review whether to pause the U.S.-Georgia Strategic Partnership Commission. That pause could last until Georgia's government better reflects voters' democratic wishes and pursues European Union and NATO membership.
• The President must decide who falls under the bill's sanctions review within 90 days. The review covers certain Georgian officials, party leaders, government officers, and close family members who benefited from major corruption or violence and threats tied to blocking Georgia's Euro-Atlantic path.
• People identified under the bill must face U.S. sanctions. Their property under U.S. control would be frozen, and affected foreign nationals could be barred from the United States, including through canceled visas or entry papers.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 36

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Questions people ask about H.R. 36

What is H.R. 36?

The bill would target people tied to corruption, violence, or anti-democratic pressure in Georgia. It would freeze U.S.-linked assets, block U.S. visas, and require reports on Russian and Chinese influence there.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 36?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 36?

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