H.R. 36 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
MEGOBARI Act
H.R. 36 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 3, 2025, sponsored by Joe Wilson with 18 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 3, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 18
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Groups that lobbied
- 4
What it does
Mobilizing and Enhancing Georgia’s Options for Building Accountability, Resilience, and Independence Act or the MEGOBARI Act This bill requires the President to impose sanctions on certain foreign persons, including Georgian government officials, who are undermining Georgia's security or stability.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joe Wilson (R-SC). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats, 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 3, 2025
- Passed the HouseMay 5, 2025
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 70. (May 6, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · May 5, 2025 · Passed349–42
Every roll call vote on this bill
- MEGOBARI ActHouse · May 5, 2025
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- H.J.Res. 200: Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Turkey of certain…
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- H.J.Res. 217: Disapproving the proposed civilian nuclear cooperation agreement between the United States and…
- S.J.Res. 217: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale…
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Who lobbied on it
4 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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