HR7630Referred to Committee

Republic of Georgia Sovereignty Act

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Passed One Chamber
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Passed Both
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Signed into Law
119th
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2026-02-20
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Scott Perry
Scott Perry
Republican · PA · Representative
Votes with party: 85.9% (548 recorded votes)

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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.

2026-03-26

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would strengthen U.S. support for Georgia's independence and territorial integrity, likely through increased diplomatic recognition, military aid, and economic assistance to counter Russian influence in the region. It would affirm the U.S. commitment to Georgia's sovereignty over territories currently controlled by Russian-backed separatists and could include measures to support Georgia's path toward NATO membership. The legislation affects U.S. foreign policy toward Eastern Europe and signals American backing for Georgia against external pressure from Russia.

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International Affairs

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 7630 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7630 To prohibit United States recognition of the claims of sovereignty of South Ossetia or Abkhazia within the Republic of Georgia. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 20, 2026 Mr. Perry introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To prohibit United States recognition of the claims of sovereignty of South Ossetia or Abkhazia within the Republic of Georgia. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Republic of Georgia Sovereignty Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION AGAINST UNITED STATES RECOGNITION OF THE CLAIMS OF SOVEREIGNTY OF SOUTH OSSETIA OR ABKHAZIA WITHIN THE REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA. (a) Statement of Policy.--It is the policy of the United States not to recognize the claims of sovereignty of the following areas within the Republic of Georgia: (1) South Ossetia. (2) Abkhazia. (b) Prohibition.--In accordance with subsection (a), no Federal department or agency may take any action or extend any assistance that implies recognition of the claims of sovereignty of South Ossetia or Abkhazia within the Republic of Georgia, or any other closely related successor entities. <all>
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