**MEGOBARI Act Heads to Senate After House Approval**
The United States Congress has taken another step forward in its efforts to counter the influence of hostile foreign powers. The MEGOBARI Act, a bill aimed at strengthening Georgia’s independence and resilience, has been officially transferred from the House of Representatives to the Senate.
On May 6, the House of Representatives gave its approval to the bill, which will now be considered by the upper house of Congress, the Senate. As part of this process, the MEGOBARI Act was added to the Senate’s official calendar on May 6. The title of the bill is straightforward: “An Act To counter the influence of the Chinese Communist Party, the Iranian Regime, and the Russian Federation in the nation of Georgia.”
**What Does the Bill Do?**
The MEGOBARI Act, also known as the “Mobilizing and Enhancing Georgia’s Options for Building Accountability, Resilience, and Independence Act”, was introduced by Senator Jeanne Shaheen and others. The bill has already received support from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, which reviewed it on April 27.
In essence, the MEGOBARI Act aims to enhance Georgia’s ability to resist pressure from hostile foreign powers, particularly China, Iran, and Russia. By strengthening Georgia’s independence and resilience, the bill seeks to promote stability in the region and protect the country’s sovereignty.
**What’s Next?**
Now that the bill has been transferred to the Senate, lawmakers will begin reviewing it in more detail. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has already shown its support for the bill, but a full vote by the Senate is still needed before the MEGOBARI Act can become law.
The process ahead will likely be thorough and deliberative, with senators scrutinizing the bill’s provisions and implications. However, if passed, the MEGOBARI Act could have significant consequences for Georgia’s relations with its neighboring countries and the international community at large.
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