United States · Resolution · SRES
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.
Introduced
6 June 2006
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Status
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7564)
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14 January 2025
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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6 official files
Agreed to Senate (text)
Agreed to Senate (text)
Agreed to Senate · EN · 14 July 2006
Agreed to Senate (PDF)
Agreed to Senate · EN · 14 July 2006
Passed Senate without amendment
summary · EN · 14 July 2006
Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 6 June 2006
Introduced in Senate (PDF)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 6 June 2006
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 6 June 2006
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/senate-resolution/500
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/109/sres/500