Rep. Joe Wilson introduces the MEGOBARI Act to sanction Georgian officials over a controversial Russian-style foreign agents law. The bill calls for visa bans and sanctions on key individuals responsible for the legislation. The bill also seeks to identify Russian intelligence assets in Georgia.
Key Points
MEGOBARI Act calls for visa bans and sanctions on individuals responsible for the legislation
Efforts to identify Russian intelligence assets in Georgia
Georgian President Zurabishvili vetoed the law, citing it as a Russian law
Mass protests against the controversial bill in Georgia
Pros
MEGOBARI Act aims to hold Georgian officials accountable for undermining democracy and human rights
Seeks to impose consequences for the controversial Russian-style foreign agents law passed in Georgia
Cons
Risk of strained relations between Georgia and the United States