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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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
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.