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Bill

Condemning the fraudulent January 2025 Belarusian presidential election and the Lukashenka regime's continued autocratic rule, calling for continued support for the people of Belarus who seek a democratic future, and calling for free and fair elections in Belarus in line with international standards.

House

Condemns Belarus’s January 2025 presidential election and Lukashenka’s autocratic rule while urging free and fair elections and continued backing for the democratic opposition

Latest action: Tue Jan 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Belarus Democracy, Human Rights, and Sovereignty Act of 2025

House

Strengthens U.S. policy on Belarus democracy human rights and national sovereignty

Latest action: Wed May 07 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

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

House

Authorize an annual strategic dialogue aimed at restoring democratic rule in Belarus through U.S. foreign affairs policy

Latest action: Tue Jul 29 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Belarus Democracy, Human Rights, and Sovereignty Act of 2025

House

Establishes sanctions and other foreign policy measures to defend Belarusian sovereignty, human rights, and democratic governance

Latest action: Mon May 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Baltic Security Assessment Act of 2025

House

Directs a security assessment focused on the Baltic region to inform U.S. national security policy in 2025

Latest action: Wed Apr 22 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Countering Wrongful Detention Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes a federal framework to counter wrongful detention in cases involving detained individuals abroad

Latest action: Wed Jun 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Department of State Policy Provisions Act

House

Sets Department of State policy across management, security, economic affairs, foreign assistance, and public diplomacy, including China-linked facilities limits, Africa trade initiatives, Caribbean security planning, and diplomatic authorities

Latest action: Thu Sep 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

House

Authorize FY2026 defense programs and military construction, set national security policy for the Department of Defense and related agencies, and speed defense acquisition delivery

Latest action: Tue Sep 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A bill to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to products of certain countries.

Senate

Authorizes the President to extend normal trade relations treatment, including permanent status, to products from covered countries other than Belarus, Cuba, and North Korea

Latest action: Tue Nov 04 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)