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Bill targets Georgian officials blocking country's path to EU and NATO

Passed one chamberH.R. 36Latest action

Sponsor: Joe Wilson · Representative · SC

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Official title: MEGOBARI Act

119th Congress

Topics: Security & foreign affairs

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The MEGOBARI Act would sanction Georgian officials undermining democracy and EU/NATO integration, set to expire in five years.

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What does this do?

The bill sets U.S. policy backing Georgia's democratic aspirations, free elections, and EU/NATO membership goals while criticizing the current Georgian government's crackdowns and drift toward Russia and China. It requires reports on Russian and Chinese intelligence activity in Georgia and a five-year U.S.-Georgia strategy, and directs sanctions on Georgian officials or family members tied to corruption, violence, or blocking EU/NATO progress.

Who does it affect?

Affects U.S. foreign policy officials, Georgian government officials and lawmakers (and their families) who could face sanctions, and Georgian civil society and pro-democracy activists.

Why does it matter?

The measure signals a shift toward pressuring Georgia's government while reshaping how U.S. aid and military cooperation are decided, with sanctions risking further strain in U.S.-Georgia relations.

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Based on the “Placed on Calendar Senate” text of May 6, 2025.

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  1. IntroducedJan 3, 2025
  2. House committee
  3. House vote
  4. SenateYou are here · May 6, 2025
  5. The president's desk

Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.

Latest action: — Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 70.

Data as of October 9, 2026

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  1. House · · Roll call 116

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    Question
    On Motion to and Pass
    Result:
    Passed
    349
    Nay
    42
    0
    42

    Republicans 168 yes, 34 no, 18 not voting · Democrats 181 yes, 8 no, 24 not voting

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  • jamestown.org

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    Georgian Dream Condemns U.S. MEGOBARI Act

    Jun 2, 2025

  • foreignpolicy.com

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    How the U.S. Can Fight for Georgia’s Democracy

    Mar 26, 2025

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