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

Bill Number

SRES 165

Introduced

Apr 20, 2021

Latest Action

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5056- ...

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Detention of persons Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad Due process and equal protection Espionage and treason Europe Evidence and witnesses Human rights International Affairs International law and treaties Russia

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Summary

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

Actions

Jul 22, 2021

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5056-5057; text: CR S5057)
Jul 22, 2021

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5056-5057; text: CR S5057)
Jun 24, 2021

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 93.
Jun 24, 2021

Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Jun 22, 2021

Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Apr 20, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2085-2086)
Apr 20, 2021

Introduced in Senate

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