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HR3225Referred to Committee

Belarus Democracy, Human Rights, and Sovereignty Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-05-07
Introduced
4
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Christopher H. Smith
Christopher H. Smith
Republican · NJ · Representative
Votes with party: 96.0% (602 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/S000522

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (4)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Joe Wilson (R-SC-2)Original· 2025-05-07
  • William R. Keating (D-MA-9)Original· 2025-05-07
  • Thomas H. Kean, Jr. (R-NJ-7)· 2025-12-09
  • Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-9)· 2026-02-10

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2025-05-07

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would establish U.S. policy toward Belarus by imposing sanctions and other measures against the Belarusian government in response to concerns about democracy and human rights violations. It would likely restrict trade, freeze assets, and limit diplomatic relations with Belarus while potentially supporting opposition groups and civil society organizations working for democratic reforms. The bill affects American businesses with ties to Belarus, the Belarusian government and its officials, and advocacy groups focused on promoting democracy in Eastern Europe.

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International Affairs
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