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Calling for the immediate release of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza, who was unjustly detained on April 11, 2022.

12/30/2022, 12:18 AM

Summary of Bill HRES 1121

Bill 117 H.Res. 1121 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress calling for the immediate release of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza, who was unjustly detained on April 11, 2022. The resolution highlights the importance of protecting human rights and political freedoms, and condemns the Russian government for its actions against Kara-Murza.

Vladimir Kara-Murza is a prominent critic of the Russian government and has been targeted for his opposition to President Vladimir Putin's regime. He has been detained multiple times in the past, and his most recent arrest has sparked international outrage and concern for his safety.

The resolution calls on the Russian government to release Kara-Murza immediately and unconditionally, and to respect his rights as a political activist. It also urges the US government to take action to hold Russia accountable for its human rights abuses and to support efforts to promote democracy and freedom in the country. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 1121 is a bipartisan effort to draw attention to the plight of Vladimir Kara-Murza and to stand up for the principles of democracy and human rights. It sends a strong message to the Russian government that the international community is watching and will not tolerate the unjust treatment of political dissidents.

Congressional Summary of HRES 1121

This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives

  • condemns the unjust detention and indicting of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Vladimirovich Kara-Murza;
  • urges the U.S. government and other allied governments to work to secure the immediate release of Vladimir Vladimirovich Kara-Murza, Alexei Navalny, and other Russian citizens imprisoned for opposing the regime of Vladimir Putin and the war against Ukraine; and
  • calls on the President to increase support provided by the U.S. government for those advocating for democracy and independent media in Russia.

Current Status of Bill HRES 1121

Bill HRES 1121 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 16, 2022. Bill HRES 1121 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 16, 2022.  Bill HRES 1121's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of May 16, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1121

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
36
Democrat Cosponsors
28
Republican Cosponsors
8
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1121

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Conflicts and wars
- Detention of persons
- Europe
- Human rights
- Military operations and strategy
- News media and reporting
- Protest and dissent
- Russia
- Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
- Ukraine

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1121

Calling for the immediate release of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza, who was unjustly detained on April 11, 2022.
Calling for the immediate release of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza, who was unjustly detained on April 11, 2022.

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