Belarus Democracy, Human Rights, and Sovereignty Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 3201

119th Congress

Belarus Democracy, Human Rights, and Sovereignty Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:May 5, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Christopher H. Smith

Representative

Republican

NJ-4

Cosponsors

0

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Policy Area

Private Legislation

Summary

This bill strengthens U.S. support for democracy and human rights in Belarus, imposing sanctions on the Lukashenko regime and supporting civil society organizations working for democratic reform and sovereignty.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

SponsorChristopher H. Smith (R-NJ)

Introduced5/5/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Service

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Belarus Democracy, Human Rights, and Sovereignty Act of 2025

This bill strengthens U.S. support for democracy and human rights in Belarus, imposing sanctions on the Lukashenko regime and supporting civil society organizations working for democratic reform and sovereignty.

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This bill strengthens U.S. support for democracy and human rights in Belarus, imposing sanctions on the Lukashenko regime and supporting civil society organizations working for democratic reform and sovereignty.

Bill Number: 3201
Sponsor: Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ)
Introduced: 5/5/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Service
Policy Area: Private Legislation

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Title: Belarus Democracy, Human Rights, and Sovereignty Act of 2025
Bill Number: 3201
Sponsor: Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ)
Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Service
Introduced: 5/5/2025
Summary: This bill strengthens U.S. support for democracy and human rights in Belarus, imposing sanctions on the Lukashenko regime and supporting civil society organizations working for democratic reform and sovereignty.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill strengthens U.S. support for democracy and human rights in Belarus, imposing sanctions on the Lukashenko regime and supporting civil society organizations working for democratic reform and sovereignty.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Provides for the relief of Cristina Martin.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Imposes sanctions on Belarus government officials
Supports Belarusian civil society and pro-democracy groups
Condemns human rights abuses by Lukashenko regime
Promotes free and fair elections in Belarus
Defends Belarusian sovereignty against foreign interference

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

For Belarusian people: International support for democratic aspirations. For human rights advocates: U.S. backing for their work. For Lukashenko regime: Increased diplomatic and economic pressure. For U.S. foreign policy: Clear stance against authoritarianism.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Private Legislation

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3201, 119th Congress (2025). "Belarus Democracy, Human Rights, and Sovereignty Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3201

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