HR 243 — Georgian Nightmare Non-Recognition Act

Summary

Establishes as United States policy that the U.S. will not recognize or normalize relations with any Government of Georgia led by Bidzina Ivanishvili or proxies
Prohibits federal officials and employees from taking actions or using federal funds to recognize Bidzina Ivanishvili or any Georgian government led by him or proxies
Directs the United States to actively oppose recognition or normalization of relations by other governments with any such Georgian government, including through implementation of sanctions under Executive Order 14024
Designates the incumbent President of Georgia prior to the October 26, 2024 elections as the only legitimate leader in Georgia recognized by the United States
Allows the President to declare this policy void if the Georgian constitution is restored as demonstrated by free and fair elections certified by the U.S. Helsinki Commission

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Sponsor (1)

Rep. Wilson, Joe (R-SC) [#2]

8 cosponsors

Money behind the sponsor

Top reported contributors to Joe Wilson’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.

DANIEL DEFENSE LLC $6,600
GOLDMAN SACHS $6,600
BURR FORMAN $6,600
STERN DEVELOPMWENT $6,600
SOUTHEASTERN FREIGHT LINES $6,600

Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for Joe Wilson → · Outside spending →

Actions (3)

Jan 16, 2025 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H189)
Jan 9, 2025 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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. · house
Jan 9, 2025 Introduced in House

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Text versions (1)

Introduced in House · Jan 9, 2025

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Full text

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 9, 2025

Mr. Wilson of South Carolina (for himself and Mr. Cohen) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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

A BILL

To prohibit United States recognition of Bidzina Ivanishvili or any Government of Georgia that is led by Bidzina Ivanishvili, and for other purposes.

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 “Georgian Nightmare Non-Recognition Act”.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION OF RECOGNITION OF IVANISHVILI REGIME.

(a) Statement of Policy.—It is the policy of the United States—

(1) not to recognize or normalize relations with any Government of Georgia that is led by Bidzina Ivanishvili or any proxies due to the Ivanishvili regime’s ongoing crimes against the Georgian people;

(2) to actively oppose recognition or normalization of relations by other governments with any Government of Georgia that is led by Bidzina Ivanishvili or any proxies, including by fully implementing the mandatory primary and secondary sanctions in Executive Order No. 14024; and

(3) to use the full range of authorities, including those provided under the Global Magnitsky Act and Executive Order No. 14024, to deter corrupt activity or foreign influence operations by Georgia on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party, the Iranian regime, and the Russian Federation.

(b) Prohibition.—In accordance with subsection (a), no Federal official or employee may take any action, and no Federal funds may be made available, to recognize or otherwise imply, in any manner, United States recognition of Bidzina Ivanishvili or any Government in Georgia that is led by Bidzina Ivanishvili or any proxies.

(c) Recognition of President of Georgia.—The United States shall recognize the incumbent President of Georgia prior to the fraudulent elections on October 26, 2024 as the only legitimate leader in Georgia.

(d) Restoration of Georgian Constitution.—In the case of the restoration of the Georgian constitution as demonstrated by the holding of free and fair elections as certified by the Chairman and Co-Chairman of the U.S. Helsinki Commission, this policy may be declared void by the President. <all>

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