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Condemning Belarusian Repression and Supporting Democracy

This resolution condemns the Lukashenka regime's actions in Belarus, calling for the release of political prisoners and free elections. It emphasizes U.S. support for the Belarusian democratic movement and urges further coordinated international action against human rights abuses.
Key points
The U.S. does not recognize the 2020 Belarusian presidential election results or Lukashenka as the legitimate president.
Calls for the immediate release of all political prisoners and new, free, and fair elections under international observation.
Highlights support for Belarusian civil society and independent media, including increased funding for assistance.
Urges further coordinated international sanctions against those responsible for human rights violations and election falsification.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_441
Sponsor: Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]
Process start date: 2023-05-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Condemning the authoritarian repression of the Belarusian democracy movement by the Lukashenka regime and calling for the release of all political prisoners as well as free and fair elections.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_441.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. does not recognize the 2020 Belarusian presidential election results or Lukashenka as the legitimate president.
  • Calls for the immediate release of all political prisoners and new, free, and fair elections under international observation.
  • Highlights support for Belarusian civil society and independent media, including increased funding for assistance.
  • Urges further coordinated international sanctions against those responsible for human rights violations and election falsification.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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