releases: https://poe.house.gov/2018/12/co-chairmen-poe-connolly-applaud-passage-of-georgia-support-act
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| https://poe.house.gov/2018/12/co-chairmen-poe-connolly-applaud-passage-of-georgia-support-act | CO-CHAIRMEN POE & CONNOLLY APPLAUD PASSAGE OF GEORGIA SUPPORT ACT | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | TX | Ted Poe | P000592 | poe.house.gov | legacy | Co-Chairmen of the Georgia Caucus,U.S. Congressmen Ted Poe (R-TX)andGerald Connolly (D-VA)released the following statements after the House passed H.R. 6129, the bi-partisan Georgia Support Act. The legislation reasserts the United States' support for Georgia's sovereignty and opposition to the forceful and illegal Russian invasion of Abkhazia and Tskhinivali region/South Ossetia. "The Republic of Georgia is a beacon of democracy in a part of the world that has long struggled to break the legacy of Soviet oppression," said Congressman Poe, the co-chair of the Congressional Georgia Caucus. "While Georgia successfully achieved independence in 1991, Moscow has persistently attempted to bully the small nation back into its orbit -- even going to the extent of invading and occupying a third of Georgia's territory. As Georgia's friend and ally we have a duty to help the Georgian people resist Russia's aggression. That is why I am proud to join my counterpart on the Georgia Caucus, Rep. Gerry Connolly, in introducing the Georgia Support Act. This important bill not only sends a message to the Kremlin that Congress opposes its violations of Georgian sovereignty and territorial integrity, but we are ready to back it up with action. By passing this bill, we are enhancing Georgia's ability to defend itself and taking steps to target Russians who commit brutal human rights atrocities against the Georgian people." "I am proud that the House has passed the Georgia Support Act, which strengthens the vital U.S.-Georgia partnership, a strategically important relationship in a critical part of the world, said Congressman Connolly, co-chair of the Congressional Georgia Caucus. This bill demonstrates the United States' robust support of Georgia's sovereignty, continued democratic development, and security, especially in the face of Russian aggression. The Georgia Support Act builds on previous efforts to bolster Georgia's territorial integrity by authorizing sanctions against those responsible for or complicit in human rights violations in Georgia's occupied territories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia." The Georgia Support Act: Calls for increased security assistance to Georgia to enhance the country's deterrence, resilience, and self-defense. Sanctions Russian actors in the occupied Georgian territories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia linked to serious human rights abuses. Aids Georgia in defense against Russia's cyber-enabled warfare by increasing U.S. cybersecurity cooperation with Georgia. Requires the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to improve Georgia's capabilities to combat Russian disinformation and propaganda campaigns. Congressmen Ted Poe and Gerald Connolly serve on of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Congressman Poe is the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation and Trade. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |