Reassessing the United States-Tanzania Bilateral Relationship Act
This bill directs the U.S. government to conduct a comprehensive review of its relationship with Tanzania following allegations of election fraud, political repression, and violence during the October 2025 general elections. It mandates the Secretary of State to assess Tanzania's democratic trajectory, security partnerships, and ties with China, requiring a detailed report to Congress within 90 days. Based on findings, the legislation authorizes the President to impose sanctions, such as asset freezes and visa bans, on Tanzanian officials responsible for human rights abuses and to prohibit most U.S. security and investment assistance until the government enacts specific democratic reforms.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
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Introduced May 19, 2026
Last action Jul 27, 2026
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Jul 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
upper
Jun 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
upper
May 19, 2026
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
upper
May 19, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
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Party
State
District
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Jeanne Shaheen
DDemocratic
Co
John Barrasso
RRepublican
Co
Ted Cruz
RRepublican
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