S.Res. 81 · 116th Congress
A resolution calling for accountability and justice for the assassination of Boris Nemtsov.
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- Senate Introduced Feb 27, 2019
- Senate Passed Jun 10, 2019
This resolution commemorates the life of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov and his work promoting democracy and human rights, and condemns Russian President Vladimir Putin and his regime for targeting political opponents and attempting to cover up Nemtsov's assassination.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate · Jun 10, 2019
This resolution commemorates the life of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov and his work promoting democracy and human rights, and condemns Russian President Vladimir Putin and his regime for targeting political opponents and attempting to cover up Nemtsov's assassination. It also calls on the Department of State to (1) impose sanctions on those involved; (2) report to Congress on the assassination; and (3) investigate whether Ramzan Kadyrov, the Russia-backed head of the Chechen Republic, has violated previously imposed U.S. sanctions.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: A resolution calling for accountability and justice for the assassination of Boris Nemtsov.
Latest action (Jun 10, 2019): Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3294-3296; text: CR S3295-3296)
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Feb 27, 2019
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- Senate Introduced Feb 27, 2019
- Senate Passed Jun 10, 2019
No recorded floor vote found.