Belarus
BYHow Belarus is affected by federal bills: 32 analyzed clauses across 5 bills. Common mechanisms include Neutraltechnicalchange, Definitionchange, Exemption.
Direct Policy on Belarus
Where the country itself is the policy target
Effects on Belarus-Affiliated Actors
Targeting entities from or operating in the country
Policy Mechanisms Used
Associated Legislators
Legislators who sponsor or cosponsor bills affecting Belarus
William R. Keating
D -MA · Cosponsor
18
clauses
2
bills
Christopher H. Smith
R -NJ · Primary Sponsor
18
clauses
2
bills
Joe Wilson
R -SC · Cosponsor
18
clauses
2
bills
Richard J. Durbin
D -IL · Cosponsor
11
clauses
1
bill
Jeanne Shaheen
D -NH · Primary Sponsor
11
clauses
1
bill
Roger F. Wicker
R -MS · Cosponsor
11
clauses
1
bill
Marcy Kaptur
D -OH · Cosponsor
9
clauses
1
bill
Thomas H. Kean, Jr.
R -NJ · Cosponsor
9
clauses
1
bill
Benjamin L. Cardin
D -MD · Primary Sponsor
5
clauses
1
bill
Robert Menendez
D -NJ · Primary Sponsor
0
clauses
1
bill
James E. Risch
R -ID · Cosponsor
0
clauses
1
bill
s3395-118
To reauthorize the Belarus Democracy Act of 2004.
Sponsor: Jeanne Shaheen
hr3201-119
Belarus Democracy, Human Rights, and Sovereignty Act of 2025
Sponsor: Christopher H. Smith
hr3225-119
Belarus Democracy, Human Rights, and Sovereignty Act of 2025
Sponsor: Christopher H. Smith
s5116-118
To support Russia's democratic forces in exile and to codify sanctions imposed …
Sponsor: Benjamin L. Cardin
Clauses Mentioning Belarus
32 clauses across 5 bills
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Note: Country classifications are AI-generated from bill text analysis. Aid/Support clauses benefit the country (e.g., humanitarian aid, defense cooperation). Sanctions clauses impose restrictions (e.g., trade bans, asset freezes). Learn more about our methodology.