HR 119hr3201ih – Belarus Democracy Act of 2025
The above bill was introduced on the House Judiciary Committee and refers to a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to strengthen democracy, human rights, and sovereignty in Belarus.
Key Provisions
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Assessing Russian Military Presence in Belarus:
The Director of National Intelligence shall submit a report to Congress assessing the Russian military presence in Belarus, including the impact on NATO security. -
Support for Wagner Group and Other Paramilitary Groups:
The report shall also assess which actors in the Government of Belarus are most responsible for illegal actions against Ukraine, including abduction and deportation of Ukrainian children.
Section 8: Reports
Section 8 of the Belarus Democracy Act of 2025 requires that a report be submitted to Congress within 90 days of enactment.
Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of State, the Director of National Intelligence shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on:
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Section 9: Definitions
Section 9 of the Belarus Democracy Act of 2025 adds several definitions to the existing law.
- The term “Union State” refers to the supranational union of the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation, as outlined in the December 1999 Treaty on the establishment of the Union State between the governments of the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation.
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