# 119-hres-73: Condemning the fraudulent January 2025 Belarusian presidential election and the Lukashenka regime's continued autocratic rule, calling for continued support for the people of Belarus who seek a democratic future, and calling for free and fair elections in Belarus in line with international standards.

119-hres-73, Condemning the fraudulent January 2025 Belarusian presidential election and the Lukashenka regime's continued autocratic rule, calling for continued support for the people of Belarus who seek a democratic future, and calling for free and fair elections in Belarus in line with international standards., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] (D-MA); status introduced (as of 2026-09-30).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-73
- Congress: 119
- Title: Condemning the fraudulent January 2025 Belarusian presidential election and the Lukashenka regime's continued autocratic rule, calling for continued support for the people of Belarus who seek a democratic future, and calling for free and fair elections in Belarus in line with international standards.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-01-28
- Sponsor: Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] (D-MA)
- Cosponsors: 10
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-30

## Summary

**Condemns Belarus's January 26, 2025 presidential election as neither free nor fair.** This resolution would call for genuinely **free and fair elections with credible international monitoring**, back the Belarusian democratic opposition, and support additional measures to hold the Lukashenka regime accountable. - Belarusian democratic opposition: Would urge continued U.S. support and regular Strategic Dialogue meetings between the United States and the opposition to offer accountability and creative solutions. - Political prisoners and families: Would emphasize the immediate release of more than 1,200 political prisoners detained by the regime. - Ukraine and humanitarian concerns: Would condemn Belarus's support for Russia's war, its complicity in the forcible transfer of Ukrainian children, and use of Belarusian territory to stage Russian attacks. - Sanctions and international pressure: Would support additional sanctions and urge allies to use sanctions, visa restrictions, and bilateral dialogue. It singles out judges, police officials, and state-owned businesses tied to repression.

## Cosponsors (10)

- Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] (R-SC), 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] (D-OH), 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (R-NJ), 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] (D-NV), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large] (R-GU), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large] (D-DE), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Shreve, Jefferson [R-IN-6] (R-IN), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21] (D-CA), 2025-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32] (D-TX), 2025-06-30T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Call for free and fair Belarus elections: benefit, low. This resolution would urge Belarus to hold free and fair elections. It would call for credible international monitors. It would aim to make sure voters’ voices are heard. It would not create U.S. programs or spending.
- Release of 1,200 Belarus political prisoners: benefit, low. This would urge the immediate release of more than 1,200 political prisoners in Belarus. That includes protesters, journalists, and business leaders named in the text. It would not create U.S. legal duties or funding.
- U.S. support for Belarus opposition talks: benefit, low. If adopted, this would call for continued U.S. support for Belarus’s democratic opposition. It would urge regular Strategic Dialogue meetings with opposition leaders. These talks would show U.S. solidarity and seek ways to hold the regime accountable. It would not create funding or new legal progra…
- Backing tougher sanctions on Lukashenka regime: mixed, low. If adopted, this would back tougher sanctions, visa bans, and other steps against the Lukashenka regime. It would support targeting judges, police officials, and state-owned companies that profit from repression or aid Russia’s war. It would also urge allies and partners to use these tools. The res…

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## Sources
- [119-hres-73 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/73)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-73 (as of 2026-09-30).