Countering Russian Influence in Europe and Eurasia Act of 2017 (an update)

"Finally, an issue I know you all are very interested in, and that is with regard to legislation going to Capitol Hill on Countering Russian Influence in Europe and Eurasia Act of 2017. So I have an announcement for you on that today and want to provide you with an update. Our Deputy Secretary John Sullivan just had a good conversation with Senator Corker. This took place at 2:30 this afternoon today. He updated him on our progress, and so I want to let you know where we are right now.

In accordance with Section 231 of the act, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has authorized the department to issue guidance to the public specifying the persons or entities that are part of or operating on behalf of the defense or intelligence sectors of the Government of the Russian Federation. What that means is that Secretary Tillerson has signed off on this and is now with – being held by Capitol Hill."