Georgian Nightmare Non-Recognition Act

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This bill prohibits federal officials and employees from taking any action, or expending any federal funds, to recognize or imply U.S. recognition of (1) Bidzina Ivanishvili, or (2) any government of the nation of Georgia that is led by Bidzina Ivanishvili or any proxies.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Jan 9, 2025

Georgian Nightmare Non-Recognition Act

The bill also specifies that the United States must recognize the incumbent president of Georgia prior to the October 26, 2024, elections as the only legitimate leader of Georgia.

The President may declare this policy void if the chairman and co-chairman of the U.S. Helsinki Commission certify that Georgia has held free and fair elections.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: Georgian Nightmare Non-Recognition Act

Latest action (Jan 16, 2025): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H189)

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: Jan 9, 2025

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.