Calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to immediately release United States citizen Paul Whelan.

12/20/2023, 8:00 PM
This resolution implores Russia's government to immediately release U.S. citizen Paul Whelan. It also implores Russia's government to provide unrestricted consular access to Whelan and to ensure that he and all other political prisoners are afforded due process and universally recognized human rights.
Congress
118
Number
HRES - 272
Introduced on
2023-03-30
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/14/2023
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Status of Legislation

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Purpose and Summary

This resolution implores Russia's government to immediately release U.S. citizen Paul Whelan. It also implores Russia's government to provide unrestricted consular access to Whelan and to ensure that he and all other political prisoners are afforded due process and universally recognized human rights.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedCalling on the Government of the Russian Federation to immediately release United States citizen Paul Whelan.
Policy Areas
International Affairs
Potential Impact
Canada•
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation•
Detention of persons•
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad•
Due process and equal protection•
Europe•
Evidence and witnesses•
Human rights•
International law and treaties•
Ireland•
Russia•
United Kingdom

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Member:  Glenn Ivey

Recent Activity

Latest Summary12/20/2023
This resolution implores Russia's government to immediately release U.S. citizen Paul Whelan. It also implores Russia's government to provide unrestricted consular access to Whelan and to ensure that he and all other political prisoners are afforde...
Latest Action6/14/2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.