H.R. 8438 · 116th Congress

Belarus Democracy, Human Rights, and Sovereignty Act of 2020

Stage: Passed a chamber
Sponsor: Chris Smith
Introduced: 2020-09-29
Latest action: 2020-11-30 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Subjects

Military operations and strategy

International affairs

Russia

Congressional oversight

International organizations and cooperation

Energy storage, supplies, demand

Human rights

Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

Europe

European Union

Foreign aid and international relief

Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information

Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies

Government lending and loan guarantees

Refugees, asylum, displaced persons

Internet and video services

Internet, web applications, social media

Infectious and parasitic diseases

Religion

News media and reporting

Protest and dissent

Detention of persons

National symbols

United Kingdom

Visas and passports

Emergency medical services and trauma care

International exchange and broadcasting

U.S. and foreign investments

Small business

Cardiovascular and respiratory health

Women's rights

Elections, voting, political campaign regulation

Historical and cultural resources

Sanctions

Canada

Computers and information technology

Belarus

Foreign and international corporations

Foreign language and bilingual programs

Subversive activities

Foreign property