Republic of Georgia Sovereignty Act

House Bill

H.R. 7630

119th Congress

Republic of Georgia Sovereignty Act

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 20, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Scott Perry

R - PA

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

This bill would make it official U.S. policy to never recognize South Ossetia or Abkhazia as independent countries, affirming they are part of the Republic of Georgia. These two regions broke away from Georgia with Russian military support in 2008, and Russia is one of only a handful of countries that recognize their independence. The bill reinforces America's support for Georgia's territorial integrity in the face of Russian territorial expansion.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Introduced2/20/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Republic of Georgia Sovereignty Act

This bill would make it official U.S. policy to never recognize South Ossetia or Abkhazia as independent countries, affirming they are part of the Republic of Georgia. These two regions broke away from Georgia with Russian military support in 2008, and Russia

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This bill would make it official U.S. policy to never recognize South Ossetia or Abkhazia as independent countries, affirming they are part of the Republic of Georgia. These two regions broke away from Georgia with Russian military support in 2008, and Russia is one of only a handful of countries that recognize their independence. The bill reinforces America's support for Georgia's territorial integrity in the face of Russian territorial expansion.

Bill Number: 7630
Introduced: 2/20/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Title: Republic of Georgia Sovereignty Act
Bill Number: 7630
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced: 2/20/2026
Summary: This bill would make it official U.S. policy to never recognize South Ossetia or Abkhazia as independent countries, affirming they are part of the Republic of Georgia. These two regions broke away from Georgia with Russian military support in 2008, and Russia is one of only a handful of countries th

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would make it official U.S. policy to never recognize South Ossetia or Abkhazia as independent countries, affirming they are part of the Republic of Georgia. These two regions broke away from Georgia with Russian military support in 2008, and Russia is one of only a handful of countries that recognize their independence. The bill reinforces America's support for Georgia's territorial integrity in the face of Russian territorial expansion.

Last updated: 2/23/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Formally prohibits the U.S. government from recognizing South Ossetia and Abkhazia as independent nations, treating them as rightful Georgian territory
Sends a diplomatic message opposing Russian influence in the region, as Russia militarily backed these breakaway territories after a 2008 war with Georgia
Aligns with long-standing U.S. foreign policy supporting the territorial integrity of nations and opposing forced changes to international borders
Strengthens America's relationship with Georgia, a strategic partner in the South Caucasus region between Europe and Asia

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill primarily affects U.S. foreign policy and diplomatic relations rather than domestic issues. It reinforces America's stance against Russian territorial expansion, which became more relevant after Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. For everyday Americans, this represents the U.S. taking a clear position on international borders and supporting democratic nations against aggressive neighbors, though it has no direct effect on domestic policy or programs.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7630, 119th Congress (2026). "Republic of Georgia Sovereignty Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7630

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