Bill would bar US recognition of Georgia's breakaway regions
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Sponsor: Scott Perry · Representative · PA
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Official title: Republic of Georgia Sovereignty Act
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
Introduced:
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The bill would make it official US policy to never recognize South Ossetia or Abkhazia as independent from Georgia.
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What does this do?
The Republic of Georgia Sovereignty Act would formally establish US policy against recognizing South Ossetia or Abkhazia as independent countries. It would legally bar federal agencies from taking actions, like agreements or aid, that treat these regions as separate from Georgia, including any future successor governments there.
Who does it affect?
This affects US diplomats and agencies such as the State Department, plus the governments of Georgia, Russia, and the separatist regions.
Why does it matter?
The measure would lock in a US stance that has generally been informal policy already, reinforcing support for Georgia's territorial claims and affecting US-Georgia-Russia relations.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 20, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · Mar 26, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
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