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

USA116th CongressSRES-308| Senate 
| Updated: 9/11/2019
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (3)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
Sep 11, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Sep 11, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5449)
Oct 22, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 116-552
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • September 11, 2019
    Introduced in Senate
  • September 11, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5449)
  • October 22, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 116-552
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HRES 116-552: Calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to provide evidence of wrongdoing or to release United States citizen Paul Whelan.
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDue process and equal protectionEspionage and treasonEvidence and witnessesHuman rightsRussia

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

USA116th CongressSRES-308| Senate 
| Updated: 9/11/2019
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.
View Full Text

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Timeline
Sep 11, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Sep 11, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5449)
Oct 22, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 116-552
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • September 11, 2019
    Introduced in Senate
  • September 11, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5449)
  • October 22, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 116-552
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (3)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HRES 116-552: Calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to provide evidence of wrongdoing or to release United States citizen Paul Whelan.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDue process and equal protectionEspionage and treasonEvidence and witnessesHuman rightsRussia