# 115-hr-4563: Georgian Fair Business Practices Sanctions Act of 2017

115-hr-4563, Georgian Fair Business Practices Sanctions Act of 2017, is a 115th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Russell, Steve [R-OK-5] (R-OK); status 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. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 115-hr-4563
- Congress: 115
- Title: Georgian Fair Business Practices Sanctions Act of 2017
- Status: 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.
- Introduced: 2017-12-06
- Sponsor: Rep. Russell, Steve [R-OK-5] (R-OK)
- Cosponsors: 6
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Georgian Fair Business Practices Sanctions Act of 2017 This bill directs the President to periodically submit to Congress a report: (1) determining whether or not the government of Georgia is undermining commitments or contractual agreements made with U.S. business persons operating in Georgia, and (2) identifying current or former Georgian officials who are responsible for such actions. The report shall include a summary of U.S. government and nongovernment investment in Georgia. If the President determines that Georgia has committed such actions, the President shall impose financial and trade assistance sanctions on the government of Georgia and visa and property blocking sanctions on identified officials.

## Cosponsors (6)

- Rep. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK-2] (R-OK), 2017-12-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17] (R-TX), 2017-12-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17] (R-TX), 2017-12-06T00:00:00.000Z
- GENE GREEN (D-TX), 2017-12-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3] (R-TN), 2018-02-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36] (R-TX), 2018-08-03T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 115-hr-2519: The American Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act
- 115-hr-1698: Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Enforcement Act
- 115-hr-1697: Israel Anti-Boycott Act
- 115-hr-849: Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act
- 115-hr-184: Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2018
- 115-hr-2740: Rabbi Michoel Ber Weissmandl Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2017 (sic)

## Sources
- [115-hr-4563 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/4563)

## Related
- [115-hr-2519: The American Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-2519)
- [115-hr-1698: Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Enforcement Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-1698)
- [115-hr-1697: Israel Anti-Boycott Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-1697)
- [115-hr-849: Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-849)
- [115-hr-184: Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2018](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-184)
- [115-hr-2740: Rabbi Michoel Ber Weissmandl Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2017 (sic)](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-2740)
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