**US Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Support Georgia**
A new Congress has started in the US, and lawmakers are quickly taking action. Congressman Joe Wilson tweeted that the MEGOBARI Act is their top priority.
The bill aims to stop human rights abuses and undermine democracy in Georgia. It also wants to punish government officials for their actions.
Georgia’s people have been protesting against their government for months. The protests started because of a power grab by the Georgian Dream party, which is backed by Russia.
Lawmakers are trying to pass this bill as soon as possible. They want to show solidarity with the people of Georgia and stop Russian interference in their country.
The MEGOBARI Act was previously introduced but didn’t get passed. This time, lawmakers hope it will be approved quickly.
**Bipartisan Effort**
This is a rare example of bipartisan unity in the US Congress. Republican Congressman Joe Wilson and Democratic Congressman Steve Cohen are leading the effort to pass this bill.
They say that even before being sworn in as new members, they wanted to show their support for the people of Georgia. The bill has also been introduced in the Senate by Senators James Risch and Jeanne Shaheen.
**US Support for Georgia**
The US government has already taken steps to support Georgia. They have imposed sanctions on Georgian Dream officials and suspended $95 million in government assistance.
This new bill goes further, requiring an investigation into corruption and attempts to undermine Georgian sovereignty. It also wants to bar the US from recognizing the Georgian Dream party as the legitimate government of Georgia.
**Russia’s Role**
Georgia has been at odds with Russia for many years. In 2008, Russia invaded Georgia and maintains troop presences in some regions. The Georgian Dream government is seen as pro-Russian and has deepened ties with China since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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