Prohibits federal agencies from taking any action or providing assistance that implies U.S. recognition of South Ossetia or Abkhazia as sovereign within the Republic of Georgia.

Official title: Republic of Georgia Sovereignty Act

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Introduced 20-FEB-2026

Referred 20-FEB-2026

Approved by committee 26-MAR-2026

Key points

Sets U.S. policy not to recognize sovereignty claims by South Ossetia or Abkhazia within the Republic of Georgia.
Bars any federal department or agency from action or assistance that implies such recognition.
Extends the same bar to any other closely related successor entities.
Is titled the Republic of Georgia Sovereignty Act.

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Policy area

International Affairs

Sponsor Scott Perry (R-PA) Cosponsors · 0

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