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H.Res. 958 (116th)

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.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

8 May 2020

Last action

3 December 2020 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-8], Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52], Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Gonzalez, Vicente [D-TX-34], Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16], Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17], Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6], Ron Wright, Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3], Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22], Rep. Malinowski, Tom [D-NJ-7], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9], Van Taylor

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3 January 2025

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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.

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Timeline

  1. 8 May 2020

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 May 2020

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 May 2020

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 1 October 2020

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  5. 1 October 2020

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 3 December 2020

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  7. 3 December 2020

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6084-6085)

    Source: Floor

  8. 3 December 2020

    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 H6084-6085)

    Source: Floor

  9. 3 December 2020

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 958.

    Source: Floor

  10. 3 December 2020

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6084-6086)

    Source: Floor

  11. 3 December 2020

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 3 December 2020

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