SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE AND TABLE OF CONTENTS. 
(a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as the 
‘‘Georgia Support Act’’. 
(b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of contents for 
this Act is as follows: 
Sec. 1. Short title and table of contents. 
Sec. 2. United States policy. 
TITLE I—ASSISTANCE PROVISIONS 
Sec. 101. United States-Georgia security assistance. 
Sec. 102. Report on United States democracy and governance assistance to 
Georgia. 
Sec. 103. United States cybersecurity cooperation with Georgia. 
Sec. 104. Enhanced assistance to combat Russian disinformation and propa-
ganda. 
TITLE II—SANCTIONS PROVISIONS 
Sec. 201. Imposition of sanctions on persons complicit in or responsible for se-
rious human rights abuses, including right to life in Georgian 
regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region/South Ossetia occu-
pied by Russia. 
TITLE III—DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS 
Sec. 301. Determination of budgetary effects. 
SEC. 2. UNITED STATES POLICY. 
It is the policy of the United States to— 
(1) support continued development of demo-
cratic values in the Republic of Georgia, including 
free and fair elections, an independent and account-
able judiciary, public sector transparency and ac-
countability, the rule of law, and anticorruption ef-
forts; 
(2) support Georgia’s sovereignty, independ-
ence, and territorial integrity within its internation-
ally recognized borders;
(3) support Georgia’s capacity to protect its 
sovereignty and territorial integrity from further 
Russian aggression or encroachment on Georgian 
territory in light of Russia’s full-scale invasion of 
Ukraine; 
(4) support the right of the people of Georgia 
to freely determine their future and make inde-
pendent and sovereign choices on foreign and secu-
rity policy, including regarding their country’s rela-
tionship with other nations and international organi-
zations, without interference, intimidation, or coer-
cion by other countries; 
(5) support Georgia’s Euro-Atlantic and Euro-
pean integration; 
(6) not recognize territorial changes effected by 
force, including the illegal invasions and occupations 
of Georgian regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Re-
gion/South Ossetia by the Russian Federation; 
(7) condemn ongoing detentions, kidnappings, 
and other human rights violations committed in the 
Georgian regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Re-
gion/South Ossetia forcibly occupied by the Russian 
Federation, including the recent killings of Georgian 
citizens Archil Tatunashvili, Giga Otkhozoria, Davit
Basharuli, and others in the Georgian regions of 
Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region/South Ossetia; and 
(8) support peaceful conflict resolution in Geor-
gia, including by urging the Russian Federation to 
fully implement the European Union-mediated 
ceasefire agreement of August 12, 2008, and sup-
porting the establishment of international security 
mechanisms in the Georgian regions of Abkhazia 
and Tskhinvali Region/South Ossetia and the safe 
and dignified return of internally displaced persons 
(IDPs) and refugees, all of which are important for 
lasting peace and security on the ground. 
TITLE I—ASSISTANCE 
PROVISIONS 
SEC. 101. UNITED STATES-GEORGIA SECURITY ASSISTANCE. 
(a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the following: 
(1) In fiscal year 2021, the United States pro-
vided Georgia with $2,200,000 in assistance under 
chapter 5 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act 
of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2347 et seq.; relating to inter-
national military education and training) and 
$35,000,000 in assistance under section 23 of the 
Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2763; relating 
to the Foreign Military Financing Program) and in 
2021 announced the Georgia Defense and Deter-
rence Enhancement Initiative (GDDEI) to enable 
further modernization of the Georgian Ministry of 
Defense and the Georgian Defense Forces. 
(2) Georgia has been a longstanding NATO-as-
pirant country. 
(3) Georgia has contributed substantially to 
Euro-Atlantic peace and security through participa-
tion in the International Security Assistance Force 
(ISAF) and Resolute Support Missions in Afghani-
stan as one of the largest troop contributors. 
(b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Con-
gress that United States assistance to the Republic of 
Georgia under chapter 5 of part II of the Foreign Assist-
ance Act of 1961 and section 23 of the Arms Export Con-
trol Act should be increased. 
(c) STATEMENT OF POLICY.—It shall be the policy 
of the United States, in consultation with the Republic 
of Georgia, to enhance Georgia’s deterrence, resilience, 
and self-defense, including through appropriate assistance 
to improve the capabilities of Georgia’s armed forces. 
(d) REVIEW OF SECURITY ASSISTANCE TO GEOR-
GIA.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—Not later than 120 days 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec-
retary of State, in consultation with the heads of
other appropriate United States departments and 
agencies, shall submit to the Committee on Foreign 
Affairs of the House of Representatives and the 
Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a re-
port reviewing United States security assistance to 
the Republic of Georgia. 
(2) COMPONENTS.—The report required under 
paragraph (1) shall include the following: 
(A) An assessment of needed security as-
sistance to improve Georgia’s capacity to defend 
its sovereignty and territorial integrity from 
further invasion of Georgian territory by Rus-
sian forces, including an assessment of need for 
anti-armor, anti-air, and anti-tank weapons, as 
well as intelligence, surveillance, and reconnais-
sance capabilities. 
(B) A detailed review of all United States 
security assistance to Georgia from fiscal year 
2008 to the date of the submission of such re-
port. 
(C) An assessment of threats to Georgian 
independence, sovereignty, and territorial integ-
rity, including an assessment of changes to the 
force posture or intent of Russian forces occu-
pying Georgian territory.
(D) An assessment of Georgia’s capabili-
ties to defend itself, including a five-year strat-
egy to enhance Georgia’s deterrence, resilience, 
and self-defense capabilities that incorporates 
plans to address the capability gaps subject to 
the assessment described in subparagraph (A). 
(3) FORM.—The report required under para-
graph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form but 
may contain a classified annex. 
SEC. 102. REPORT ON UNITED STATES DEMOCRACY AND 
GOVERNANCE ASSISTANCE TO GEORGIA. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, 
in consultation with the heads of other appropriate Fed-
eral departments and agencies as appropriate, shall sub-
mit to the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House 
of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Rela-
tions of the Senate a report on United States democracy 
and governance assistance to the Republic of Georgia. 
(b) COMPONENTS.—The report required by sub-
section (a) shall include the following: 
(1) A description of goals for United States de-
mocracy and governance assistance to Georgia and 
its democratic institutions, including how such as-
sistance is supporting Georgia’s stated goals for Eu-
ropean integration. 
(2) An assessment of the impact of United 
States democracy and governance assistance to 
Georgia since fiscal year 2008, including challenges 
to achieving the goals described in paragraph (1). 
(3) An assessment of Georgia’s progress relat-
ing to freedom of the press and support for inde-
pendent media, including steps to hold accountable 
those responsible for attacks on independent media 
and on LGBTQ rights activists on July 5, 2021, in 
Tbilisi. 
(4) An assessment of Georgia’s progress on 
strengthening its democratic institutions, including 
through electoral and judicial reforms necessary to 
build public confidence. 
(5) A description of barriers and challenges to 
United States investment in the Georgian economy, 
as well as an assessment of how support from the 
United States International Development Finance 
Corporation in Georgia could help create a better de-
veloped and more transparent investment climate. 
(c) FORM.—The report required by subsection (a) 
shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain 
a classified annex.
SEC. 103. UNITED STATES CYBERSECURITY COOPERATION 
WITH GEORGIA. 
(a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Con-
gress that the Secretary of State should take the following 
actions, commensurate with United States interests, to as-
sist the Repubic of Georgia to improve its cybersecurity: 
(1) Provide Georgia such support as may be 
necessary to secure government computer networks 
from malicious cyber intrusions, particularly such 
networks that defend the critical infrastructure of 
Georgia. 
(2) Provide Georgia support in reducing reli-
ance on Russian information and communications 
technology. 
(3) Assist Georgia to build its capacity, expand 
cybersecurity information sharing, and cooperate on 
international cyberspace efforts. 
(b) REPORT.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec-
retary of State shall submit to the Committee on 
Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and 
the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate 
a report on United States cybersecurity cooperation 
with the Republic of Georgia.
(2) MATTERS TO BE INCLUDED.—The report 
required by paragraph (1) shall include information 
relating to the following: 
(A) United States efforts to strengthen 
Georgia’s ability to prevent, mitigate, and re-
spond to cyber incidents, including through 
training, education, technical assistance, capac-
ity building, and cybersecurity risk management 
strategies. 
(B) The potential for new areas of collabo-
ration and mutual assistance between the 
United States and Georgia to address shared 
cyber challenges, including cybercrime, critical 
infrastructure protection, and resilience against 
automated, distributed threats. 
(C) NATO’s efforts to help Georgia de-
velop technical capabilities to counter cyber 
threats. 
SEC. 104. ENHANCED ASSISTANCE TO COMBAT RUSSIAN 
DISINFORMATION AND PROPAGANDA. 
(a) STATEMENT OF POLICY.—It shall be the policy 
of the United States to enhance the capabilities of the Re-
public of Georgia to combat Russian disinformation and 
propaganda campaigns intended to undermine the sov-
ereignty and democratic institutions of Georgia, while pro-
moting the freedom of the press. 
(b) REQUIRED STRATEGY.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec-
retary of State, in consultation with the heads of 
other appropriate United States departments and 
agencies, shall submit to the Committee on Foreign 
Affairs of the House of Representatives and the 
Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a re-
port outlining a strategy to implement the policy de-
scribed in subsection (a). 
(2) COMPONENTS.—The report required under 
paragraph (1) shall include the following: 
(A) A detailed assessment of Russian 
disinformation and propaganda efforts across 
all media platforms targeting the Republic of 
Georgia. 
(B) An assessment of Georgia’s capabilities 
to deter and combat such Russian efforts and 
to support the freedom of the press. 
(C) A detailed strategy coordinated across 
all relevant United States departments and 
agencies to enhance Georgia’s capabilities to 
deter and combat such Russian efforts.
(3) FORM.—The report required by paragraph 
(1) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may 
contain a classified annex. 
TITLE II—SANCTIONS 
PROVISIONS 
SEC. 
201. 
IMPOSITION 
OF 
SANCTIONS 
ON 
PERSONS 
COMPLICIT IN OR RESPONSIBLE FOR SERI-
OUS HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES, INCLUDING 
RIGHT TO LIFE IN GEORGIAN REGIONS OF 
ABKHAZIA AND TSKHINVALI REGION/SOUTH 
OSSETIA OCCUPIED BY RUSSIA. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The President shall impose on a 
foreign person the sanctions described in subsection (b) 
if the President determines that such foreign person, on 
or after the date of the enactment of this Act— 
(1) is responsible for, complicit in, or respon-
sible for ordering, controlling, or otherwise directing 
the commission of serious human rights abuses in 
the Georgian regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali 
Region/South Ossetia forcibly occupied by the Rus-
sian Federation; 
(2) is materially assisting, sponsoring, or pro-
viding significant financial, material, or technological 
support for, or goods or services to, a foreign person 
described in paragraph (1); or
(3) is owned or controlled by a foreign person, 
or is acting on behalf of a foreign person, described 
in paragraph (1). 
(b) SANCTIONS
DESCRIBED.—The sanctions de-
scribed in this subsection are the following: 
(1) ASSET BLOCKING.—The exercise of all pow-
ers granted to the President by the International 
Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 
et seq.) to the extent necessary to block and prohibit 
all transactions in all property and interests in prop-
erty of a person determined by the President to be 
a person described in subsection (a) if such property 
and interests in property are in the United States, 
come within the United States, or are or come with-
in the possession or control of a United States per-
son, including by taking any of the actions described 
in paragraph (1) of section 203(a) of such Act (50 
U.S.C. 1702(a)). 
(2) INADMISSIBILITY
OF
CERTAIN
INDIVID-
UALS.— 
(A) INELIGIBILITY FOR VISAS AND ADMIS-
SION TO THE UNITED STATES.—A person deter-
mined by the President to be a person described 
in subsection (a) is— 
(i) inadmissible to the United States;
LAW
ENFORCEMENT
OBJECTIVES.—Sanctions 
under subparagraph (A) shall not apply to an 
individual if admitting such individual into the 
United States would further important law en-
forcement objectives or is necessary to permit 
the United States to comply with the Agree-
ment regarding the Headquarters of the United 
Nations, signed at Lake Success June 26, 
1947, and entered into force November 21, 
1947, between the United Nations and the 
United States, or other applicable international 
obligations of the United States. 
(c) WAIVER.—The President may waive the applica-
tion of sanctions under subsection (b) with respect to a 
person if the President determines that such a waiver is 
important to the national interests of the United States. 
(d) IMPLEMENTATION; PENALTIES.— 
(1) IMPLEMENTATION.—The President may ex-
ercise all authorities provided to the President under 
sections 203 and 205 of the International Emer-
gency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 
1704) to carry out subsection (b)(1). 
(2) PENALTIES.—A person that violates, at-
tempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a 
violation of subsection (b)(1) or any regulation, li-
cense, or order issued to carry out such subsection 
shall be subject to the penalties specified in sub-
sections (b) and (c) of section 206 of the Inter-
national Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 
U.S.C. 1705) to the same extent as a person that 
commits an unlawful act described in subsection (a) 
of such section. 
(e) REPORT REQUIRED.—Not later than 60 days 
after the date of the enactment of this Act and at least 
once every 180 days thereafter for a period not to exceed 
two years, the President, in consultation with the Sec-
retary of the Treasury, shall transmit to Congress a de-
tailed report with respect to persons that have been deter-
mined to have engaged in activities described in subsection 
(a). 
(f) EXCEPTION RELATING
TO IMPORTATION
OF 
GOODS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The authorities and require-
ments to impose sanctions under this title shall not 
include the authority or requirement to impose sanc-
tions on the importation of goods. 
(2) GOOD
DEFINED.—In this subsection, the 
term ‘‘good’’ means any article, natural or man- 
made substance, material, supply or manufactured
product, including inspection and test equipment 
and excluding technical data. 
TITLE III—DETERMINATION OF 
BUDGETARY EFFECTS 
SEC. 301. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. 
The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of 
complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, 
shall be determined by reference to the latest statement 
titled ‘‘Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation’’ for this 
Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record 
by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, pro-
vided that such statement has been submitted prior to the 
vote on passage. 
Passed the House of Representatives April 27, 2022. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
117TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 923 
AN ACT 
To support the independence, sovereignty, and ter-
ritorial integrity of the Republic of Georgia, and 
for other purposes.