HRES 892 United States House · 117th Congress

Calling on the Government of the Republic of Rwanda to release Paul Rusesabagina on humanitarian grounds.

Summary
This resolution calls on the government of Rwanda to immediately release Paul Rusesabagina on humanitarian grounds and permit him to return safely to the United States. The resolution calls on the government of Rwanda to ensure Paul Rusesabagina receives access to appropriate, qualified medical professionals and all medical care necessary to guarantee his physical integrity and psychological well-being. The resolution also urges the U.S. government in all interactions with the government of Rwanda to raise the case of Paul Rusesabagina and to press for his immediate release on humanitarian grounds. Finally, the resolution expresses support to the family of Paul Rusesabagina and their commitment to bringing him home.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2022
Committee Review
Feb 2022
House Passage
Jul 2022
Senate Passage
President
Introduced Feb 1, 2022 Last action Jul 14, 2022
Floor votes · House Jul 14, 2022

How they voted

4138
Passed · 9 other
Total votes 430
Jul 14, 2022
D Democratic219
214 Yea 5
97% Yea
R Republican211
199 Yea 8 Nay 4
94% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Amendments
2
Jul 14, 2022
Introduced
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 8 (Roll no. 355). (text: 06/21/2022 CR H5714-5715)
lower
Jul 14, 2022
Lower · Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 8 (Roll no. 355).
lower
Jun 21, 2022
Introduced
Ms. Manning moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
lower
Feb 9, 2022
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
lower
Feb 8, 2022
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
lower
Feb 1, 2022
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
lower
Feb 1, 2022
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 52 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Joaquin Castro
Joaquin Castro
DDemocratic
TX
20
Co
Photo of Al Green
Al Green
DDemocratic
TX
9
Co
Photo of Alan S. Lowenthal
Alan S. Lowenthal
DDemocratic
CA
47
Co
Photo of Albio Sires
Albio Sires
DDemocratic
NJ
8
Co
Photo of André Carson
André Carson
DDemocratic
IN
7
Co
Photo of Anna G. Eshoo
Anna G. Eshoo
DDemocratic
CA
16
Co
Photo of Barbara Lee
Barbara Lee
DDemocratic
CA
12
Co
Photo of Brad Sherman
Brad Sherman
DDemocratic
CA
32
Co
Photo of Bradley Scott Schneider
Bradley Scott Schneider
DDemocratic
IL
10
Co
Photo of Brian K. Fitzpatrick
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
PA
1
Co
Photo of Carolyn B. Maloney
Carolyn B. Maloney
DDemocratic
NY
12