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

USA118th CongressSRES-156| Senate 
| Updated: 10/3/2023
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution implores Russia's government to immediately release U.S. citizen Paul Whelan. It also implores Russia's government to provide unrestricted consular access to Whelan and to ensure that he and all other political prisoners are afforded due process rights.

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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-165
A resolution calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to provide evidence or to release United States citizen Paul Whelan.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-308
A resolution calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to provide evidence or to release United States citizen Paul Whelan.
Mar 30, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Mar 30, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1106-1107)
Jun 8, 2023
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Jun 13, 2023
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Jun 13, 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 96.
Jun 14, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 118-272
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 3, 2023
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4919; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4919)
Oct 3, 2023
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4919; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4919)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-165
    A resolution calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to provide evidence or to release United States citizen Paul Whelan.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-308
    A resolution calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to provide evidence or to release United States citizen Paul Whelan.


  • March 30, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 30, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1106-1107)


  • June 8, 2023
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.


  • June 13, 2023
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.


  • June 13, 2023
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 96.


  • June 14, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 118-272
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • October 3, 2023
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4919; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4919)


  • October 3, 2023
    Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4919; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4919)

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HRES 118-272: Calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to immediately release United States citizen Paul Whelan.
CanadaCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDue process and equal protectionEuropeEvidence and witnessesHuman rightsInternational law and treatiesIrelandRussiaUnited Kingdom

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

USA118th CongressSRES-156| Senate 
| Updated: 10/3/2023
This resolution implores Russia's government to immediately release U.S. citizen Paul Whelan. It also implores Russia's government to provide unrestricted consular access to Whelan and to ensure that he and all other political prisoners are afforded due process rights.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
3 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-165
A resolution calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to provide evidence or to release United States citizen Paul Whelan.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-308
A resolution calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to provide evidence or to release United States citizen Paul Whelan.
Mar 30, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Mar 30, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1106-1107)
Jun 8, 2023
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Jun 13, 2023
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Jun 13, 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 96.
Jun 14, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 118-272
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 3, 2023
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4919; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4919)
Oct 3, 2023
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4919; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4919)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-165
    A resolution calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to provide evidence or to release United States citizen Paul Whelan.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-308
    A resolution calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to provide evidence or to release United States citizen Paul Whelan.


  • March 30, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 30, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1106-1107)


  • June 8, 2023
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.


  • June 13, 2023
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.


  • June 13, 2023
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 96.


  • June 14, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 118-272
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • October 3, 2023
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4919; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4919)


  • October 3, 2023
    Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4919; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4919)
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HRES 118-272: Calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to immediately release United States citizen Paul Whelan.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
CanadaCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDue process and equal protectionEuropeEvidence and witnessesHuman rightsInternational law and treatiesIrelandRussiaUnited Kingdom