Republic of Georgia Sovereignty Act (H.R. 7630)

Summary

The Republic of Georgia Sovereignty Act (H.R. 7630) is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on February 20, 2026. The main purpose of this legislation is to prohibit the United States government from recognizing the claims of sovereignty made by the breakaway regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia within the Republic of Georgia.

Key Provisions:

1. Statement of Policy: The bill establishes it as the policy of the United States not to recognize the claims of sovereignty made by South Ossetia and Abkhazia within the Republic of Georgia.

2. Prohibition on Recognition: The legislation prohibits any federal department or agency from taking any action or providing any assistance that would imply recognition of the sovereignty claims made by South Ossetia, Abkhazia, or any closely related successor entities within Georgia.

Impact and Affected Parties:

• This bill is aimed at reaffirming U.S. support for the territorial integrity of the Republic of Georgia by refusing to recognize the breakaway regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia as independent states.
• The policy and prohibition established in the bill would restrict the ability of the U.S. government to engage with or provide aid to the de facto authorities controlling South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
• The bill is intended to bolster Georgia's position in its ongoing disputes with Russia over the status of these separatist regions.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects:

• The Republic of Georgia Sovereignty Act was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 20, 2026.
• The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs for further consideration and potential markup.
• No timeline is provided for committee or House action on the legislation.