U.S. House passes 2027 NDAA version including Joe Wilson-initiated amendments on Georgia

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved its version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027, which includes amendments concerning Georgia initiated by Congressman Joe Wilson.

The bill passed the House with 216 votes in favor and 212 against.

“Report on Russian and Chinese Intelligence Assets in Georgia. Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Director of National Intelligence and the Secretary of State, shall submit to the relevant
congressional committees a classified report that (1) is prepared consistent with the protection of sources and methods; (2) examines the penetration of Russian and Chinese intelligence elements and their assets in Georgia; and (3) examines the potential intersection of Russian and Chinese influence and cooperation in Georgia.
(b) 5-year United States Strategy for Bilateral Relations With Georgia.
(1) In general.–Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to the relevant congressional committees a detailed strategy that
(A) outlines specific objectives for enhancing bilateral ties which reflect the current domestic political environment in Georgia;
(B) includes a determination of the tools, resources, and funding that should be available to achieve the objectives outlined pursuant to subparagraph (A) and an assessment of whether Georgia should remain a top recipient of United States funding in the Europe and Eurasia region;
(C) includes a determination of the extent to which the United States should continue to invest in its partnership with Georgia; and
(D) includes a determination of whether the Government of Georgia remains committed to expanding trade ties with the United States and Europe and whether the United States Government should continue to invest in Georgian projects,” the document reads.