A resolution calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to provide evidence or to release United States citizen Paul Whelan.

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Bill Number

SRES 308

Introduced

Sep 11, 2019

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5449)

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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.

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Sep 11, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5449)
Sep 11, 2019

Introduced in Senate

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