The MEGOBARI Act: Proposed U.S. Policy on Georgia

The Frame

What this does

This amendment would establish new U.S. sanctions authority against specific Georgian government officials and mandate a five-year strategy for bilateral relations, directly impacting diplomatic and financial ties between the two nations.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Georgian government officials

They face potential U.S. visa revocation and asset blocking if determined to be involved in corruption or anti-democratic activities.

Georgian civil society organizations

The U.S. policy explicitly supports their right to protest and operate independently, and mandates a strategy to continue supporting them.

U.S. Department of State

The agency is tasked with producing multiple reports, strategies, and briefings regarding Georgia over the next five years.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The MEGOBARI Act is a proposed amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill that outlines U.S. policy toward the country of Georgia. It mandates sanctions against Georgian officials involved in corruption or blocking and requires the U.S. government to report on foreign intelligence influence in the region.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who would be subject to these sanctions?

Georgian government officials, members of parliament, or political party leaders who have engaged in corruption or violence to block Georgia's integration with the West, as well as their immediate family members who benefited from such conduct.

Does this bill stop all trade with Georgia?

No. The bill specifically excludes the importation of goods from the requirements and provides exceptions for humanitarian aid, food, and medicine.

How long would these policies last?

The provisions of the MEGOBARI Act would , or expire, five years after the date of enactment.

Why It Matters

This amendment would establish new U.S. sanctions authority against specific Georgian government officials and mandate a five-year strategy for bilateral relations, directly impacting diplomatic and financial ties between the two nations.

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Formalization of Sanctions Criteria

The amendment moves beyond general diplomatic pressure by codifying specific criteria for sanctioning Georgian officials, including retroactive review of conduct dating back to 2014.

Georgia President

Connected Entities

organizationSecretary of State“Responsible for reporting and briefing requirements.”Map →

organizationRussian Federation“Cited as a source of malign influence in Georgia.”Map →

personPresident“Responsible for implementing sanctions and waivers.”Map →

personMrs. Shaheen“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

organizationPeople's Republic of China“Cited as a source of malign influence in Georgia.”Map →

locationGeorgia“The country of Georgia, the primary subject of the policy.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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