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H.R. 4405 (112th)

Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012

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Introduced

19 April 2012

Last action

7 June 2012 · Committee

Status

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Sponsors

Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Roskam, Peter J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2], Rep. Schock, Aaron [R-IL-18], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Jenkins, Lynn [R-KS-2], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41], Rep. Marino, Tom [R-PA-10], Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Turner, Robert L. [R-NY-9], Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Schwartz, Allyson Y. [D-PA-13], Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37], Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15], Rep. Ross, Dennis A. [R-FL-15], Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31], Rep. Rivera, David [R-FL-25], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6], Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-3], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

14 August 2025

Rule of law

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Summary

Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of State to publish and update a list of each person the Secretary has reason to believe: (1) is responsible for the detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, participated in related liability concealment efforts, financially benefited from Sergei Magnitsky's detention, abuse, or death, or was involved in the criminal conspiracy uncovered by Sergei Magnitsky; or (2) is responsible for extrajudicial killings, torture, or other human rights violations committed against individuals seeking to expose illegal activity carried out by Russian officials, or against persons seeking to promote human rights and freedoms. Makes an alien on such list ineligible to enter or be admitted to the United States. Revokes any visa issued for such person. Authorizes the Secretary to waive such prohibition if in the U.S. national security interest. Requires congressional notification of any such waiver. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to freeze and prohibit U.S. property transactions of an individual who is on the list or who acts as an agent for a listed individual. Authorizes the Secretary to waive such actions if in the U.S. national security interest. Requires congressional notification of any such waiver. Subjects a person who violates, attempts to violate, or causes a violation of such prohibitions to specified penalties. Terminates this Act 10 years after its enactment.

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Timeline

  1. 19 April 2012

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.

    Source: Committee

  2. 19 April 2012

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 April 2012

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E594-595)

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 19 April 2012

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 19 April 2012

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 7 June 2012

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  7. 7 June 2012

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

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