The Georgian People's Act (GPA Act) is a comprehensive sanctions and policy bill designed to pressure Georgia's government over democratic backsliding and its perceived alignment with Russia. The legislation imposes visa bans and asset freezes on Georgian officials and politicians who have blocked Euro-Atlantic integration, committed corruption, or engaged in violence against protesters and civil society organizations. It specifically targets the controversial "foreign agents law" passed in May 2024, which the bill characterizes as undermining freedom of association and expression. The act also requires the State Department to review and potentially suspend non-democracy-focused foreign assistance to Georgia and direct at least $50 million toward supporting Georgian civil society, independent media, and democratic institutions. Additionally, the bill calls for suspending the U.S.-Georgia Strategic Partnership Commission and conducting a defense cooperation review, though it preserves exceptions for humanitarian assistance and intelligence activities. Most provisions expire in 2029, with the full act sunsetting in 2028, except for the core sanctions section which remains indefinite.
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