A resolution condemning the wrongful detainment of United States citizens and residents by the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.
SRES 179 is a Senate resolution condemning Russia for wrongfully detaining U.S. citizens and residents, including Paul Whelan (wrongfully convicted of espionage) and Vladimir Kara-Murza (wrongfully convicted of treason). It demands the U.S. government designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism under existing law, which would trigger sanctions and pressure Russia to release detained Americans. The resolution also calls for the immediate release of all U.S. nationals wrongfully detained and supports Russian citizens' right to free expression. It cites Russia's violations of due process and international obligations as justification for the state sponsor designation request.
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Apr 2023
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Introduced Apr 27, 2023
Last action Apr 27, 2023
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Apr 27, 2023
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1422)
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Apr 27, 2023
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upper
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
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