Belarus Democracy, Human Rights, and Sovereignty Act of 2023
This bill, the Belarus Democracy, Human Rights, and Sovereignty Act of 2023, establishes a U.S. Special Envoy for Belarus to coordinate support for democracy and human rights, and recognizes Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya as the legitimate leader of Belarus. It provides technical assistance for creating national identification documents for Belarusians living abroad, includes sanctions against Belarus for supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and creates a pathway for Belarusian nationals in Ukraine to join the Uniting for Ukraine program. The bill requires annual reports on Belarus's human rights situation and its collaboration with Russia, and establishes a strategic dialogue with the Belarusian democratic movement to support a peaceful transition of power.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Dec 5, 2023
Last action Dec 5, 2023
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Dec 5, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Dec 5, 2023
Senate · Introduced
Introduced in Senate
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Jeanne Shaheen
DDemocratic
Co
Richard J. Durbin
DDemocratic
Co
Roger F. Wicker
RRepublican
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