A resolution calling for the immediate release of Trevor Reed, a United States citizen who was unjustly found guilty and sentenced to 9 years in a Russian prison.

1/11/2023, 1:46 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 S.Res. 67 is a resolution introduced in the United States Congress calling for the immediate release of Trevor Reed, a US citizen who was unjustly found guilty and sentenced to 9 years in a Russian prison. The resolution highlights the concerns surrounding Reed's case, including reports of a lack of due process and fair trial procedures. It emphasizes the importance of protecting the rights of American citizens abroad and calls on the Russian government to release Reed and allow him to return to the United States. The resolution has garnered bipartisan support in Congress and aims to bring attention to Reed's situation and advocate for his release.
Congress
117

Number
SRES - 67

Introduced on
2021-02-22

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/22/2021

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate

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 S.Res. 67 is a resolution introduced in the United States Congress calling for the immediate release of Trevor Reed, a US citizen who was unjustly found guilty and sentenced to 9 years in a Russian prison. The resolution highlights the concerns surrounding Reed's case, including reports of a lack of due process and fair trial procedures. It emphasizes the importance of protecting the rights of American citizens abroad and calls on the Russian government to release Reed and allow him to return to the United States. The resolution has garnered bipartisan support in Congress and aims to bring attention to Reed's situation and advocate for his release.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution calling for the immediate release of Trevor Reed, a United States citizen who was unjustly found guilty and sentenced to 9 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 Summary12/6/2021

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 Action7/22/2021
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5056; text: 02/22/2021 CR S773-774)