HCONRES 27 United States House · 118th Congress

Condemning Russia's unjust and arbitrary detention of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza who has stood up in defense of democracy, the rule of law, and free and fair elections in Russia.

This resolution condemns Russia's detention of opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza, who faces up to 24 years in prison for criticizing Putin's war in Ukraine and advocating for democracy. It calls on Russia to immediately release Kara-Murza and all political prisoners, expresses solidarity with him and other detained activists, and urges global leaders to support democratic efforts in Russia. As a symbolic congressional statement (not a binding law), it has no legal effect but formally aligns U.S. policy with international condemnation of his detention. The resolution specifically references his poisoning attempts and deteriorating health while highlighting his advocacy for democratic values.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Jun 2024
House Passage
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
President
Introduced Mar 23, 2023 Last action Jun 12, 2024
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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Actions timeline

Total actions
11
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Amendments
3
Jun 12, 2024
Committee
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
upper
Jun 11, 2024
Introduced
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3699-3700)
lower
Jun 11, 2024
Lower · Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3699-3700)
lower
Jun 11, 2024
Introduced
Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
lower
Feb 6, 2024
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 0.
lower
Feb 6, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Mar 23, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
lower
Mar 23, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 20 co-sponsors

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