H.R. 6911 · 110th Congress
Stability and Democracy for Georgia Act of 2008
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Howard Berman
- Introduced
- 2008-09-16
- Latest action
- 2008-09-16 · Introduced in House
Summary
Stability and Democracy for Georgia Act of 2008 or the STAND for Georgia Act of 2008 - Authorizes the President, in the wake of Georgia's August 2008 conflict with the Russian Federation, to provide assistance to Georgia for: (1) humanitarian needs; (2) infrastructure reconstruction; (3) economic development; and (4) governance.
Authorizes the use of assistance under this Act to extend broadcasting efforts by the Broadcasting Board of Governors to Georgia and to enhance Russian- and Georgian-language Internet and broadcast capacity for the Voice of America (VOA) and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Inc.