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
413–8
Passed · 9 other
Total votes 430
Jul 14, 2022
D
Democratic219
97% Yea
R
Republican211
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
Joaquin Castro
DDemocratic
Co
Al Green
DDemocratic
Co
Alan S. Lowenthal
DDemocratic
Co
Albio Sires
DDemocratic
Co
André Carson
DDemocratic
Co
Anna G. Eshoo
DDemocratic
Co
Barbara Lee
DDemocratic
Co
Brad Sherman
DDemocratic
Co
Bradley Scott Schneider
DDemocratic
Co
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
Co
Carolyn B. Maloney
DDemocratic
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