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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Sponsor

Christopher H. Smith
Christopher H. Smith
Republican · NJ · Representative
Votes with party: 96.5% (548 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (4)

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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

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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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