Contact Congress about S. 868: MEGOBARI Act

The bill would target certain Georgian officials, party leaders, and others with U.S. sanctions if they are tied to corruption, violence, or actions against Georgia’s path toward Europe and NATO. It also orders U.S. reports and plans on Russian and Chinese influence in Georgia.

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MEGOBARI Act is a Senate bill waiting for floor action. The latest recorded action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 55.

Latest action on S. 868: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 55.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects Georgian officials, party leaders, and foreign people accused of serious corruption, violence, intimidation, or actions against Georgia’s security and Euro-Atlantic path. It also matters for their close family members if they benefited from that conduct. Georgian civil society groups, independent media, and students could see more U.S. support if Georgia makes democratic progress. U.S. agencies would have to write reports, brief Congress, issue rules, and manage sanctions.

Why this matters: The bill matters because it could change how the United States uses money, visas, security ties, and public pressure in its relationship with Georgia. It ties parts of that relationship to Georgia’s democratic record and its direction toward Europe and NATO. People targeted by the bill could lose access to U.S.-controlled property and travel. The larger effect would depend on how Georgia’s government responds and how the President uses the bill’s powers.

Key provisions in S. 868

• The State Department must give Congress a classified report on Russian intelligence activity in Georgia within 180 days after the bill becomes law. The report must also cover Chinese influence and Russian-Chinese cooperation there.
• The State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development must write a five-year plan for U.S.-Georgia relations within 90 days. It must include goals, funding levels, and plans to support civil society and independent media.
• Within 90 days, the President must review certain Georgian officials, party leaders, and close family members. If they are tied to serious corruption, violence, or intimidation meant to block Georgia’s path toward Europe and NATO, the President must sanction them.
• The bill lets the U.S. sanction foreign people who harm Georgia’s peace, security, stability, sovereignty, or territory. For some actions, the bill requires sanctions, including for leaders of involved groups and close family members who benefited.
• Sanctions would freeze property under U.S. control. They would also block affected foreign people from U.S. visas, entry, parole, or other immigration benefits, and existing visas would be revoked automatically.

How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 868

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Questions people ask about S. 868

What is S. 868?

The bill would target certain Georgian officials, party leaders, and others with U.S. sanctions if they are tied to corruption, violence, or actions against Georgia’s path toward Europe and NATO. It also orders U.S. reports and plans on Russian and Chinese influence in Georgia.

How do I support or oppose S. 868?

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Who should I contact about S. 868?

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