A resolution condemning the practice of politically motivated imprisonment, calling for the immediate release of political prisoners in the Russian Federation, and urging action by the United States Government to impose sanctions with respect to persons responsible for that form of human rights abuse.

United States116th CongressSRES-524Senate
Updated: Mar 2, 2020

Summary

This resolution condemns political imprisonments in Russia and calls on Russia to release its political prisoners. The resolution also urges the United States to advocate for the release of such prisoners and to identify the Russian officials responsible for their imprisonment.

Bill texts

Available versions
Introduced (Senate)View official text

1 version available

All available records shown.

Timeline

Latest companion bill action

HRES-958: Condemning the practice of politically motivated imprisonment and calling for the immediate release of political prisoners in the Russian Federation and urging action by the United States Government to impose sanctions with respect to persons responsible for that form of human rights abuse.

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

  1. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1258-1259)

    Senate

  2. Introduced in Senate

All available records shown.