# 119-hr-8176: Moldova Support Act of 2026

119-hr-8176, Moldova Support Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] (D-MA); status introduced (as of 2026-09-21).

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- As of: 2026-09-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-8176
- Congress: 119
- Title: Moldova Support Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-04-02
- Sponsor: Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] (D-MA)
- Cosponsors: 6
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

**deepen U.S. engagement with the Republic of Moldova to strengthen Moldovan democracy and energy security.** This bill would create an annual U.S.–Moldova Strategic Dialogue and a linked four-year strategy aimed at supporting Moldova's democratic institutions and European Union accession by 2030. - Moldovan citizens and civil society: Would increase U.S. support for democratic institutions, civil society, and cultural outreach, including State Department‑facilitated American Spaces and the State Partnership Program with North Carolina. - Energy and economic ties: Would expand U.S. backing for the Straseni-Gutinas transmission line and push U.S. investment and public-private partnerships to boost Moldova's energy independence and create U.S. business opportunities. - Accountability and sanctions: Would preserve existing U.S. sanctions on a listed group of individuals and entities, including Ilan Shor, The Shor Party, and Vlad Plahotniuc, and require certification by State and Treasury plus Congressional briefings before any sanctions are lifted.

## Cosponsors (6)

- Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY), 2026-04-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2] (D-NC), 2026-04-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] (R-SC), 2026-04-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] (D-NV), 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA), 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7] (R-NJ), 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Annual U.S. talks with Moldova: benefit, low. If enacted, the Secretary of State would be required to hold a strategic dialogue with Moldova at least once a year. The talks would cover defense and security cooperation and Moldova's progress toward European Union accession. They would seek more U.S. support for the Straseni–Gutinas transmission…
- Ban on lifting sanctions for listed people: mixed, low. If enacted, the bill would bar U.S. officials from ending sanctions on certain named people. Officials would have to send Congress a written certification that the person (or the person's immediate family member, as appropriate) is no longer engaging in the behavior that caused the sanction. The Se…

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## Sources
- [119-hr-8176 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8176)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-8176 (as of 2026-09-21).