Republic of Georgia Sovereignty Act
Sponsored By: Representative Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
In Committee
Summary
Declares that the United States will not recognize the sovereignty claims of South Ossetia and Abkhazia within the Republic of Georgia. It would bar federal departments and agencies from taking any action or providing assistance that would imply such recognition, and it applies specifically to those two territorial claims.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Ban on U.S. recognition of Georgian regions
This bill would state U.S. policy of not recognizing South Ossetia or Abkhazia as sovereign within Georgia. It would bar any federal department or agency from taking actions or giving assistance that imply such recognition, including for closely related successor entities. The restriction would apply across all federal agencies. The text does not add new funding, penalties, or an enforcement mechanism, and it would not directly change most households' taxes, benefits, or legal duties.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
PA • R
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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