SCONRES Bill 18 A concurrent resolution calling for the immediate release of Marc Fogel, a United States citizen and teacher, who was given an unjust and disproportionate criminal sentence by the Government of the Russian Federation in June 2022.

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: Senate

Introduced date: 2023-07-26

Bill 118 sconres 18 is a concurrent resolution that calls for the immediate release of Marc Fogel, a United States citizen and teacher, who was given an unjust and disproportionate criminal sentence by the Government of the Russian Federation in June 2022. The resolution highlights the fact that Fogel was unfairly targeted and sentenced for his peaceful advocacy for human rights and democracy in Russia. The resolution emphasizes the importance of upholding the rights of all individuals, regardless of their nationality, and condemns the Russian government for its violation of Fogel's rights. It calls on the Russian government to release Fogel immediately and allow him to return to the United States. The resolution also urges the United States government to take all necessary diplomatic and legal actions to secure Fogel's release and ensure that he is treated fairly and humanely while in custody. It emphasizes the need for the international community to stand up against human rights abuses and unjust imprisonment. Overall, Bill 118 sconres 18 is a bipartisan effort to bring attention to the unjust treatment of Marc Fogel and to advocate for his immediate release from custody in Russia.

Recent Activity

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Alternative Names

A concurrent resolution calling for the immediate release of Marc Fogel, a United States citizen and teacher, who was given an unjust and disproportionate criminal sentence by the Government of the Russian Federation in June 2022.

A concurrent resolution calling for the immediate release of Marc Fogel, a United States citizen and teacher, who was given an unjust and disproportionate criminal sentence by the Government of the Russian Federation in June 2022.

Associated Legislation

Calling for the immediate release of Marc Fogel, a United States citizen and teacher, who was given an unjust and disproportionate criminal sentence by the Government of the Russian Federation in June 2022.

Policy Areas

International Affairs

Potential Impact

Criminal procedure and sentencing

Detention of persons

Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

Europe

Human rights

International law and treaties

Russia

Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]

Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA]

Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]

Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]

Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]

Committees and Subcommittees

Foreign Relations Committee

Variations and Revisions