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S.Res. 524 (116th)

A resolution condemning the practice of politically motivated imprisonment, 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.

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Introduced

2 March 2020

Last action

2 March 2020 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1258-1259)

Sponsors

Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL], Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE], Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI], Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH], Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS], Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]

Subjects

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Source updated

14 January 2025

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. 2 March 2020

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1258-1259)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 March 2020

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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