Calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to provide evidence of wrongdoing or to release United States citizen Paul Whelan.

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Bill Number

HRES 552

Introduced

Sep 11, 2019

Latest Action

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Topics

Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Detention of persons Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad Due process and equal protection Espionage and treason Evidence and witnesses Human rights International Affairs Russia

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Summary

This resolution urges Russia to present credible evidence of wrongdoing against U.S. citizen Paul Whelan or immediately release him. It also urges Russia to provide unrestricted consular access to Whelan and to ensure that he is afforded due process and universally recognized human rights.

Actions

Oct 22, 2019

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 22, 2019

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8362)
Oct 22, 2019

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8362)
Oct 22, 2019

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 552.
Oct 22, 2019

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8362-8364)
Oct 22, 2019

Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Sep 25, 2019

Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 25, 2019

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 11, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sep 11, 2019

Introduced in House

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