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A resolution calling for the immediate release of Brittney Griner, a citizen of the United States, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in February 2022.

USA117th CongressSRES-716| Senate 
| Updated: 7/21/2022
Ron Wyden

Ron Wyden

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (31)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Ted Cruz (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution calls on the Russian government to immediately release Brittney Griner. The resolution urges the United States, in all interactions with the Russian government, to raise the case of Brittney Griner and to press for her release. The resolution further urges the Russian government to provide consular access to Brittney Griner while she remains in detention and to respect her human rights. Finally, the resolution expresses support to the family of Brittney Griner and a commitment to bringing her home.
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Jun 24, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 117-1132
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1204, H. Res. 1132 is considered passed House.
Jul 21, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Jul 21, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3613)
  • June 24, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 117-1132
    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1204, H. Res. 1132 is considered passed House.


  • July 21, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 21, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3613)

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HRES 117-1132: Calling for the immediate release of Brittney Griner, a citizen of the United States, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in February 2022.

A resolution calling for the immediate release of Brittney Griner, a citizen of the United States, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in February 2022.

USA117th CongressSRES-716| Senate 
| Updated: 7/21/2022
This resolution calls on the Russian government to immediately release Brittney Griner. The resolution urges the United States, in all interactions with the Russian government, to raise the case of Brittney Griner and to press for her release. The resolution further urges the Russian government to provide consular access to Brittney Griner while she remains in detention and to respect her human rights. Finally, the resolution expresses support to the family of Brittney Griner and a commitment to bringing her home.
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Timeline
Jun 24, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 117-1132
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1204, H. Res. 1132 is considered passed House.
Jul 21, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Jul 21, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3613)
  • June 24, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 117-1132
    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1204, H. Res. 1132 is considered passed House.


  • July 21, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 21, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3613)
Ron Wyden

Ron Wyden

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (31)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Ted Cruz (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HRES 117-1132: Calling for the immediate release of Brittney Griner, a citizen of the United States, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in February 2022.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted