A resolution calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a United States citizen and journalist…

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A resolution calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a United States citizen and journalist, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in March 2023.

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36 cosponsors · 18 D, 18 R

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Senate Introduced Sep 28, 2023
Senate Passed Jun 4, 2024

This resolution calls on the Russian government to immediately release Evan Gershkovich. It urges all United States executive branch officials, in all interactions with the Russian government, to raise the case of Evan Gershkovich and press for his immediate release.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Sep 28, 2023

The resolution further calls for the immediate release of Paul Whelan and expresses support for all American citizens and lawful permanent residents detained in Russia and abroad, including Marc Fogel and Vladimir Kara-Murza.

The resolution also expresses sympathy and solidarity with the families of Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, and all other American citizens and lawful permanent residents wrongfully detained abroad.

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

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a United States citizen and journalist, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in March 2023.

Latest action (Jun 4, 2024): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3961; text: 09/28/2023 CR S4766-4767)

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Sep 28, 2023

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Senate Introduced Sep 28, 2023
Senate Passed Jun 4, 2024

No recorded floor vote found.