Baku – APA. The US House of Representatives has with overwhelming majority approved a new bill normalizing trading relations with Moscow while at the same time criticizing Russia’s human rights record.
Moscow has condemned the controversial “Magnitsky Act”, as it prevents some officials suspected of corruption from travelling to America.
The act, passed by 365 to 43 votes, also automatically repeals the 1974 Jackson-Vanik amendment placing trade restrictions on Russia and establishes permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) with Moscow.
The bill is now en route to the Senate, where it is expected to be approved before being forwarded to President Barack Obama for an executive signature.
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