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S.Res. 179 · 118th Congress

A resolution condemning the wrongful detainment of United States citizens and residents by the Russian…

Full title

A resolution condemning the wrongful detainment of United States citizens and residents by the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.

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Never voted on. It didn't reach a floor vote before the 118th Congress ended, so it expired. A bill has to be introduced again to be considered in a new Congress.

6 cosponsors · 3 D, 3 R

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This resolution condemns Russia's wrongful detention of U.S. citizens and residents and demands their immediate release.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Apr 27, 2023

This resolution condemns Russia's wrongful detention of U.S. citizens and residents and demands their immediate release.

The resolution also

  • calls on the United States to designate Vladimir Kara-Murza as wrongfully detained under U.S. law;
  • demands that Russian leadership be held accountable for their inhumane and unjust actions against their own citizens; and
  • calls on the United States to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution condemning the wrongful detainment of United States citizens and residents by the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.

Latest action (Apr 27, 2023): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1422)

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Apr 27, 2023

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.