Calling for the immediate release of Trevor Reed, a United States citizen who was unjustly found guilty and sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison.

3/8/2023, 7:58 PM

This resolution calls on the Russian government to immediately release Trevor Reed, a U.S. citizen, and all other political prisoners. It also condemns the Russian government's use of politically motivated imprisonment.

Bill 117 H.Res. 186 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress calling for the immediate release of Trevor Reed, a US citizen who was unjustly found guilty and sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison. The resolution highlights the concerns about the lack of due process and transparency in Trevor Reed's case, as well as the reports of mistreatment and abuse he has faced while in custody.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of protecting the rights of US citizens abroad and calls on the Russian government to uphold its international obligations to ensure fair treatment and due process for all individuals in its custody. It also urges the US government to continue to advocate for Trevor Reed's release and to take all necessary steps to secure his safe return to the United States.

Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 186 seeks to bring attention to Trevor Reed's case and to mobilize support for his immediate release from prison in Russia. It underscores the importance of upholding the rule of law and protecting the rights of US citizens, no matter where they may be.
Congress
117
Number
HRES - 186
Introduced on
2021-03-03
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/29/2021
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Purpose and Summary

This resolution calls on the Russian government to immediately release Trevor Reed, a U.S. citizen, and all other political prisoners. It also condemns the Russian government's use of politically motivated imprisonment.

Bill 117 H.Res. 186 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress calling for the immediate release of Trevor Reed, a US citizen who was unjustly found guilty and sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison. The resolution highlights the concerns about the lack of due process and transparency in Trevor Reed's case, as well as the reports of mistreatment and abuse he has faced while in custody.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of protecting the rights of US citizens abroad and calls on the Russian government to uphold its international obligations to ensure fair treatment and due process for all individuals in its custody. It also urges the US government to continue to advocate for Trevor Reed's release and to take all necessary steps to secure his safe return to the United States.

Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 186 seeks to bring attention to Trevor Reed's case and to mobilize support for his immediate release from prison in Russia. It underscores the importance of upholding the rule of law and protecting the rights of US citizens, no matter where they may be.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedCalling for the immediate release of Trevor Reed, a United States citizen who was unjustly found guilty and sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison.
Policy Areas
International Affairs
Potential Impact
Detention of persons•
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad•
Europe•
Health information and medical records•
Health technology, devices, supplies•
Human rights•
International law and treaties•
Protest and dissent•
Rule of law and government transparency•
Russia

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary8/2/2021

This resolution calls on the Russian government to immediately release Trevor Reed, a U.S. citizen, and all other political prisoners. It also condemns the Russian government's use of politically motivated imprisonment.

Latest Action6/29/2021
Pursuant to section 8 of H. Res. 504, and the motion offered by Mr. McGovern, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1500, as amended; H.R. 2471, as amended; H.R. 3261; H.R. 3283, as amended; and H.R. 3385, as amended; and the...