Co-chairs of the Georgia Caucus Representatives Gerry Connolly and Adam Kinzinger, reintroduced the Georgia Support Act in the US Congress. The legislation asserts the U.S.’s continued support for the independence and sovereignty of Georgia, recognizes Georgia’s commitment to democratic value, affirms U.S. opposition to Russian aggression in the region.

„I am proud to reintroduce the Georgia Support Act, which strengthens the vital U.S.-Georgia partnership, a strategically important relationship in a critical part of the world. This bill demonstrates the U.S.s’ robust support of Georgia’s sovereignty, continued democratic development, and security, especially in the face of Russian aggression. As President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, I am pleased that this bill recognizes that Georgia has been a longstanding NATO-aspirant country“, - said Connolly.

“It has been over 12 years since Russian forces invaded and occupied Georgian lands. Yet, in the face of Russia’s violations of basic human rights, Georgia has worked tirelessly to develop their democracy and fight for independence for their people. For these reasons, it is important that we reintroduce this legislation. As a co-chair of the Georgia Caucus, I stand firm with our Georgian friends in pushing back against Russian aggression”, - added Kinzinger.

The Georgia Support Act passed the House of Representatives on October 22, 2019. The legislation also passed in the 115th Congress.