H.Con.Res. 154 · 110th Congress
Expressing the sense of Congress that the fatal radiation poisoning of Russian dissident and writer Alexander…
Full title
Expressing the sense of Congress that the fatal radiation poisoning of Russian dissident and writer Alexander Litvinenko raises significant concerns about the potential involvement of elements of the Russian Government in Mr. Litvinenko's death and about the security and proliferation of radioactive materials.
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Passed the House without a recorded vote, then expired. It passed by voice vote or unanimous consent, which don't record how each member voted, but didn't become law before the 110th Congress ended.
25 cosponsors · 5 D, 20 R
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- House Introduced May 22, 2007
- House Passed Apr 1, 2008
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the fatal radiation poisoning of Alexander Litvinenko raises significant concerns about the potential involvement of elements of the Russian government in Mr.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed House amended · Apr 1, 2008
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the fatal radiation poisoning of Alexander Litvinenko raises significant concerns about the potential involvement of elements of the Russian government in Mr. Litvinenko's death, and about the security and proliferation of radioactive materials; (2) the use of such radioactive materials demonstrates a threat to the safety and security of the people of the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, the United States, and other countries; and (3) the President of the United States and the Secretary of State should urge Russian President Vladimir Putin and other officials of the Russian government to cooperate fully with the British government in its investigation into Mr. Litvinenko's death and to ensure the security of the production, storage, distribution, and export of polonium-210 as a material that may become dangerous to large numbers of people if utilized by terrorists.
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About this bill and sources
Official title: Expressing the sense of Congress that the fatal radiation poisoning of Russian dissident and writer Alexander Litvinenko raises significant concerns about the potential involvement of elements of the Russian Government in Mr. Litvinenko's death and about the security and proliferation of radioactive materials.
Latest action (Apr 2, 2008): Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: May 22, 2007
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- House Introduced May 22, 2007
- House Passed Apr 1, 2008
No recorded floor vote found.