A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the detention of Andrei Babitsky by the Government of the Russian Federation and freedom of the press in Russia.

Summary

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the detention of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalist Andrei Babitsky by the Government of the Russian Federation and the misinformation such Government has issued concerning this matter constitute reprehensible treatment of a civilian in a conflict zone in violation of the Geneva Conventions and applicable protocols and demonstrate such Government's intolerance toward a free and open press; (2) the conduct of the Russian Federation leaves it responsible for Babitsky's safety; (3) such Government should take steps to secure the safe return of Babitsky to his family and should provide a full accounting of his detention and the charges he may face; and (4) the Russian authorities should immediately halt their harassment of journalists, foreign and domestic, who cover the war in Chechnya and any other event in the Russian Federation and should fully adhere to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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Timeline

1. 24 February 2000

   Passed

   Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S833-834; text as passed Senate: CR S834; text of measure as introduced: CR S825)

   Source: Floor

2. 24 February 2000

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S833-834; text as passed Senate: CR S834; text of measure as introduced: CR S825)

   Source: Floor

3. 24 February 2000

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Agreed to Senate · 24 February 2000 · Download file

Documents

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• Agreed to Senate (text)

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Sponsors

• Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] · D · Sponsor

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