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To authorize an annual strategic dialogue to return democratic rule to Belarus, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressHR-4804| House 
| Updated: 7/29/2025
William R. Keating

William R. Keating

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (3)
Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill authorizes the Secretary of State to establish an annual strategic dialogue with the Belarusian democratic movement. The primary goal of this dialogue is to facilitate the return of democratic rule to Belarus, encompassing efforts to support free and fair elections within the country. Key provisions of the dialogue include supporting the day-to-day functions of the Belarusian democratic movement and ensuring Belarusians living abroad have access to essential services. It also addresses the political, economic, and security impacts of events in Belarus and Russia on neighboring countries. Furthermore, the bill aims to ensure accountability for the Alyaksandr Lukashenka regime through sanctions for its human rights abuses and support for Russia's aggression in Ukraine. The dialogue will also work to facilitate the release of political prisoners and support Belarusian language, cultural programs, independent media, and civil society to restore democratic institutions.
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Timeline
Jul 29, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 29, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • July 29, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 29, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

To authorize an annual strategic dialogue to return democratic rule to Belarus, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressHR-4804| House 
| Updated: 7/29/2025
This bill authorizes the Secretary of State to establish an annual strategic dialogue with the Belarusian democratic movement. The primary goal of this dialogue is to facilitate the return of democratic rule to Belarus, encompassing efforts to support free and fair elections within the country. Key provisions of the dialogue include supporting the day-to-day functions of the Belarusian democratic movement and ensuring Belarusians living abroad have access to essential services. It also addresses the political, economic, and security impacts of events in Belarus and Russia on neighboring countries. Furthermore, the bill aims to ensure accountability for the Alyaksandr Lukashenka regime through sanctions for its human rights abuses and support for Russia's aggression in Ukraine. The dialogue will also work to facilitate the release of political prisoners and support Belarusian language, cultural programs, independent media, and civil society to restore democratic institutions.
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Timeline
Jul 29, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 29, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • July 29, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 29, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
William R. Keating

William R. Keating

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (3)
Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted