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S.Res. 500 (109th)

A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Russian Federation should fully protect the freedoms of all religious communities without distinction, whether registered or unregistered, as stipulated by the Russian Constitution and international standards.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

6 June 2006

Last action

14 July 2006 · Committee

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7564)

Sponsors

Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS], Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE], Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR], Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL], Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA], Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA], Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO], Sen. Talent, Jim [R-MO], Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Nelson, Ben [D-NE], Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK], Sen. Dole, Elizabeth [R-NC], Sen. Martinez, Mel [R-FL], Sen. Allen, George [R-VA], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

14 January 2025

Rule of law

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Summary

Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should: (1) urge the government of the Russian Federation to ensure full protection of freedoms for all religious communities and end the harassment of unregistered religious groups; (2) urge vigorous investigation and prosecution of criminal acts against registered and unregistered religious communities; (3) continue to raise concerns with the government of the Russian Federation over violations of religious freedom; (4) ensure that U.S. Embassy officials engage local officials throughout the Russian Federation and undertake outreach activities; (5) urge the government of the Russian Federation to invite representatives of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief to visit the Russian Federation and discuss issues relating to freedom of religion; and (6) urge the Council of Europe and other members of the G-8 to raise such issues with Russian officials in the context of the presidency of the council and membership in the G-8.

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Timeline

  1. 6 June 2006

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5507-5508)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 June 2006

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5507)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 June 2006

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 14 July 2006

    Passed

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7564)

    Source: Floor

  5. 14 July 2006

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S7564)

    Source: Floor

  6. 14 July 2006

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7564)

    Source: Discharge

  7. 14 July 2006

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7564)

    Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

Documents

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Agreed to Senate (text)

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  • Agreed to Senate (text)

    Agreed to Senate · EN · 14 July 2006

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  • Agreed to Senate (PDF)

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  • Passed Senate without amendment

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

    Introduced in Senate · EN · 6 June 2006

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