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H.Res. 499 (109th)

Condemning the murder of American journalist Paul Klebnikov on July 9, 2004, in Moscow and the murders of other members of the media in the Russian Federation.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

18 October 2005

Last action

16 May 2006 · Passed

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6], Rep. Sullivan, John [R-OK-1], Rep. Rogers, Mike J. [R-MI-8], Rep. Keller, Ric [R-FL-8], Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4], Rep. Nunes, Devin [R-CA-22], Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2], Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6], Rep. Hart, Melissa A. [R-PA-4], Rep. Barrett, J. Gresham [R-SC-3], Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ], Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16], Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2], Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4], Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10], Rep. Porter, Jon C. [R-NV-3], Rep. Gerlach, Jim [R-PA-6], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Michael G. [R-PA-8], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15], Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48], Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9]

Subjects

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Source updated

7 April 2025

Summary

Condemns the July 2004 murder of American journalist Paul Klebnikov in Moscow and the murders of other members of the media in the Russian Federation. Urges the government of Russia to: (1) continue its inquiries into Mr. Klebnikov's murder; and (2) take appropriate action to protect the independence and freedom of the Russian media and all visiting members of the media. Commends journalists working and living in Russia for their dedication to transparency and the truth.

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Timeline

  1. 18 October 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 October 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 October 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 November 2005

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  5. 16 November 2005

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 16 November 2005

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  7. 16 November 2005

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 16 November 2005

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats.

    Source: Committee

  9. 16 May 2006

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2616-2617)

    Source: Floor

  10. 16 May 2006

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 499.

    Source: Floor

  11. 16 May 2006

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2616-2617)

    Source: Floor

  12. 16 May 2006

    Floor

    Mr. McCotter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  13. 16 May 2006

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  14. 16 May 2006

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2616-2617)

    Source: Floor

Votes

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 16 May 2006

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  • Passed House amended

    summary · EN · 16 May 2006

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    Introduced in House · EN · 18 October 2005

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